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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,823.32, 586,255.62 and 233,848.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,823.32, 586,255.62 and 233,848.95 is: 322,711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,823.32 : 586,255.62 = 233,848.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,823.32/586,255.62 = 233,848.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,823.32x = 586,255.62 × 233,848.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,823.32x = 137,095,261,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,095,261,168.60/424,823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,711.24

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