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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,800.58, 586,220.22 and 233,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,800.58, 586,220.22 and 233,809.84 is: 322,655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,800.58 : 586,220.22 = 233,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,800.58/586,220.22 = 233,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,800.58x = 586,220.22 × 233,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,800.58x = 137,064,055,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,064,055,842.97/424,800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,655.06

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