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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,829.52, 586,280.36 and 233,850.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,829.52, 586,280.36 and 233,850.96 is: 322,722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,829.52 : 586,280.36 = 233,850.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,829.52/586,280.36 = 233,850.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,829.52x = 586,280.36 × 233,850.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,829.52x = 137,102,225,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,102,225,015.15/424,829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,722.92

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