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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,861.59, 586,308.92 and 233,874.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,861.59, 586,308.92 and 233,874.93 is: 322,747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,861.59 : 586,308.92 = 233,874.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,861.59/586,308.92 = 233,874.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,861.59x = 586,308.92 × 233,874.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,861.59x = 137,122,956,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,122,956,454.00/424,861.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,747.36

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