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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,794.55, 586,211.97 and 233,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,794.55, 586,211.97 and 233,803.84 is: 322,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,794.55 : 586,211.97 = 233,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,794.55/586,211.97 = 233,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,794.55x = 586,211.97 × 233,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,794.55x = 137,058,609,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,058,609,639.97/424,794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,646.82

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