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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,861.41, 586,302.53 and 233,869.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,861.41, 586,302.53 and 233,869.89 is: 322,737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,861.41 : 586,302.53 = 233,869.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,861.41/586,302.53 = 233,869.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,861.41x = 586,302.53 × 233,869.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,861.41x = 137,118,507,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,118,507,028.47/424,861.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,737.02

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