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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,867.19, 586,337.78 and 233,878.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,867.19, 586,337.78 and 233,878.55 is: 322,763.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,867.19 : 586,337.78 = 233,878.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,867.19/586,337.78 = 233,878.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,867.19x = 586,337.78 × 233,878.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,867.19x = 137,131,829,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,131,829,796.62/424,867.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,763.99

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