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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,865.19, 586,335.02 and 233,876.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,865.19, 586,335.02 and 233,876.55 is: 322,761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,865.19 : 586,335.02 = 233,876.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,865.19/586,335.02 = 233,876.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,865.19x = 586,335.02 × 233,876.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,865.19x = 137,130,010,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,130,010,452.40/424,865.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,761.23

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