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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,802.58, 586,222.98 and 233,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,802.58, 586,222.98 and 233,811.84 is: 322,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,802.58 : 586,222.98 = 233,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,802.58/586,222.98 = 233,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,802.58x = 586,222.98 × 233,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,802.58x = 137,065,873,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,065,873,604.08/424,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,657.82

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