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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,795.82, 586,205.98 and 233,805.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,795.82, 586,205.98 and 233,805.11 is: 322,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,795.82 : 586,205.98 = 233,805.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,795.82/586,205.98 = 233,805.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,795.82x = 586,205.98 × 233,805.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,795.82x = 137,057,950,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,057,950,121.02/424,795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,644.30

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