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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,929.26, 586,380.12 and 233,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,929.26, 586,380.12 and 233,905.34 is: 322,777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,929.26 : 586,380.12 = 233,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,929.26/586,380.12 = 233,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,929.26x = 586,380.12 × 233,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,929.26x = 137,157,441,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,157,441,337.84/424,929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,777.12

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