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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,847.56, 586,289.52 and 233,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,847.56, 586,289.52 and 233,860 is: 322,726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,847.56 : 586,289.52 = 233,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,847.56/586,289.52 = 233,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,847.56x = 586,289.52 × 233,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,847.56x = 137,109,667,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,109,667,147.20/424,847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,726.74

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