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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,803.96, 586,229.62 and 233,815.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,803.96, 586,229.62 and 233,815.98 is: 322,666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,803.96 : 586,229.62 = 233,815.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,803.96/586,229.62 = 233,815.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,803.96x = 586,229.62 × 233,815.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,803.96x = 137,069,853,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,069,853,105.33/424,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,666.14

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