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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,953.16, 586,422.66 and 233,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,953.16, 586,422.66 and 233,965.96 is: 322,866.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,953.16 : 586,422.66 = 233,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,953.16/586,422.66 = 233,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,953.16x = 586,422.66 × 233,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,953.16x = 137,202,940,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,202,940,612.65/424,953.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,866.03

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