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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,827.30, 586,261.84 and 233,839.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,827.30, 586,261.84 and 233,839.32 is: 322,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,827.30 : 586,261.84 = 233,839.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,827.30/586,261.84 = 233,839.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,827.30x = 586,261.84 × 233,839.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,827.30x = 137,091,070,007.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,091,070,007.55/424,827.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,698.35

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