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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,864.59, 586,313.06 and 233,877.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,864.59, 586,313.06 and 233,877.93 is: 322,751.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,864.59 : 586,313.06 = 233,877.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,864.59/586,313.06 = 233,877.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,864.59x = 586,313.06 × 233,877.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,864.59x = 137,125,683,635.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,125,683,635.38/424,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,751.50

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