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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,798.58, 586,217.46 and 233,807.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,798.58, 586,217.46 and 233,807.84 is: 322,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,798.58 : 586,217.46 = 233,807.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,798.58/586,217.46 = 233,807.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,798.58x = 586,217.46 × 233,807.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,798.58x = 137,062,238,092.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,062,238,092.89/424,798.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,652.30

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