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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,798.80, 586,217.84 and 233,808.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,798.80, 586,217.84 and 233,808.09 is: 322,652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,798.80 : 586,217.84 = 233,808.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,798.80/586,217.84 = 233,808.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,798.80x = 586,217.84 × 233,808.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,798.80x = 137,062,472,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,062,472,325.29/424,798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,652.68

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