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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,827.18, 586,261.80 and 233,843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,827.18, 586,261.80 and 233,843.76 is: 322,704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,827.18 : 586,261.80 = 233,843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,827.18/586,261.80 = 233,843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,827.18x = 586,261.80 × 233,843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,827.18x = 137,093,663,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,093,663,656.37/424,827.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,704.55

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