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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,811.56, 586,238.58 and 233,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,811.56, 586,238.58 and 233,825.08 is: 322,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,811.56 : 586,238.58 = 233,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,811.56/586,238.58 = 233,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,811.56x = 586,238.58 × 233,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,811.56x = 137,077,282,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,077,282,867.59/424,811.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,677.85

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