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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,865.04, 586,330.52 and 233,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,865.04, 586,330.52 and 233,896.20 is: 322,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,865.04 : 586,330.52 = 233,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,865.04/586,330.52 = 233,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,865.04x = 586,330.52 × 233,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,865.04x = 137,140,480,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,140,480,572.02/424,865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,785.99

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