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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,814.28, 586,221.40 and 233,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,814.28, 586,221.40 and 233,791.16 is: 322,619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,814.28 : 586,221.40 = 233,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,814.28/586,221.40 = 233,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,814.28x = 586,221.40 × 233,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,814.28x = 137,053,381,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,053,381,122.82/424,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,619.52

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