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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,811.01, 586,216.94 and 233,787.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,811.01, 586,216.94 and 233,787.90 is: 322,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,811.01 : 586,216.94 = 233,787.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,811.01/586,216.94 = 233,787.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,811.01x = 586,216.94 × 233,787.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,811.01x = 137,050,426,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,050,426,178.09/424,811.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,615.05

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