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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,867.14, 586,316.61 and 233,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,867.14, 586,316.61 and 233,879.13 is: 322,753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,867.14 : 586,316.61 = 233,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,867.14/586,316.61 = 233,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,867.14x = 586,316.61 × 233,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,867.14x = 137,127,218,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,127,218,651.35/424,867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,753.18

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