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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,783.44, 586,188.90 and 233,792.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,783.44, 586,188.90 and 233,792.73 is: 322,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,783.44 : 586,188.90 = 233,792.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,783.44/586,188.90 = 233,792.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,783.44x = 586,188.90 × 233,792.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,783.44x = 137,046,703,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,046,703,226.70/424,783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,627.23

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