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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,883.22, 586,338.93 and 233,896.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,883.22, 586,338.93 and 233,896.64 is: 322,777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,883.22 : 586,338.93 = 233,896.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,883.22/586,338.93 = 233,896.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,883.22x = 586,338.93 × 233,896.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,883.22x = 137,142,702,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,142,702,696.50/424,883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,777.40

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