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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,947.95, 586,427.11 and 233,961.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,947.95, 586,427.11 and 233,961.33 is: 322,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,947.95 : 586,427.11 = 233,961.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,947.95/586,427.11 = 233,961.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,947.95x = 586,427.11 × 233,961.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,947.95x = 137,201,268,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,201,268,217.86/424,947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,866.06

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