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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,896.44, 586,361.02 and 233,913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,896.44, 586,361.02 and 233,913.02 is: 322,802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,896.44 : 586,361.02 = 233,913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,896.44/586,361.02 = 233,913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,896.44x = 586,361.02 × 233,913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,896.44x = 137,157,476,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,157,476,998.48/424,896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,802.13

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