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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,952.16, 586,421.28 and 233,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,952.16, 586,421.28 and 233,964.96 is: 322,864.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,952.16 : 586,421.28 = 233,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,952.16/586,421.28 = 233,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,952.16x = 586,421.28 × 233,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,952.16x = 137,202,031,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,202,031,318.35/424,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,864.65

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