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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,926.73, 586,387.51 and 233,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,926.73, 586,387.51 and 233,941.56 is: 322,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,926.73 : 586,387.51 = 233,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,926.73/586,387.51 = 233,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,926.73x = 586,387.51 × 233,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,926.73x = 137,180,408,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,180,408,853.92/424,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,833.09

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