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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,791.95, 586,213.05 and 233,803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,791.95, 586,213.05 and 233,803.97 is: 322,649.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,791.95 : 586,213.05 = 233,803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,791.95/586,213.05 = 233,803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,791.95x = 586,213.05 × 233,803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,791.95x = 137,058,937,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,058,937,184.66/424,791.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,649.57

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