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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,827.52, 586,277.60 and 233,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,827.52, 586,277.60 and 233,848.96 is: 322,720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,827.52 : 586,277.60 = 233,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,827.52/586,277.60 = 233,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,827.52x = 586,277.60 × 233,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,827.52x = 137,100,407,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,100,407,031.30/424,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,720.16

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