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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,964.64, 586,428.92 and 233,941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,964.64, 586,428.92 and 233,941.12 is: 322,826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,964.64 : 586,428.92 = 233,941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,964.64/586,428.92 = 233,941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,964.64x = 586,428.92 × 233,941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,964.64x = 137,189,838,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,189,838,345.19/424,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,826.48

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