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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,863.09, 586,310.99 and 233,876.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,863.09, 586,310.99 and 233,876.43 is: 322,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,863.09 : 586,310.99 = 233,876.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,863.09/586,310.99 = 233,876.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,863.09x = 586,310.99 × 233,876.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,863.09x = 137,124,320,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,124,320,041.58/424,863.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,749.43

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