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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,924.26, 586,373.22 and 233,900.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,924.26, 586,373.22 and 233,900.34 is: 322,770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,924.26 : 586,373.22 = 233,900.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,924.26/586,373.22 = 233,900.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,924.26x = 586,373.22 × 233,900.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,924.26x = 137,152,895,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,152,895,524.90/424,924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,770.22

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