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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,793.44, 586,202.70 and 233,802.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,793.44, 586,202.70 and 233,802.73 is: 322,641.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,793.44 : 586,202.70 = 233,802.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,793.44/586,202.70 = 233,802.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,793.44x = 586,202.70 × 233,802.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,793.44x = 137,055,791,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,055,791,593.37/424,793.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,641.03

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