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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,861.44, 586,329.84 and 233,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,861.44, 586,329.84 and 233,872.80 is: 322,756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,861.44 : 586,329.84 = 233,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,861.44/586,329.84 = 233,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,861.44x = 586,329.84 × 233,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,861.44x = 137,126,601,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,126,601,404.35/424,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,756.05

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