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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,982.27, 586,474.21 and 233,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,982.27, 586,474.21 and 233,995.70 is: 322,913.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,982.27 : 586,474.21 = 233,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,982.27/586,474.21 = 233,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,982.27x = 586,474.21 × 233,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,982.27x = 137,232,443,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,232,443,300.90/424,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,913.34

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