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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,818.26, 586,226.94 and 233,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,818.26, 586,226.94 and 233,795.18 is: 322,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,818.26 : 586,226.94 = 233,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,818.26/586,226.94 = 233,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,818.26x = 586,226.94 × 233,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,818.26x = 137,057,032,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,057,032,958.15/424,818.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,625.10

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