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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,851.56, 586,295.04 and 233,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,851.56, 586,295.04 and 233,864 is: 322,732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,851.56 : 586,295.04 = 233,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,851.56/586,295.04 = 233,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,851.56x = 586,295.04 × 233,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,851.56x = 137,113,303,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,113,303,234.56/424,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,732.26

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