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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,983.27, 586,475.58 and 233,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,983.27, 586,475.58 and 233,996.70 is: 322,914.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,983.27 : 586,475.58 = 233,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,983.27/586,475.58 = 233,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,983.27x = 586,475.58 × 233,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,983.27x = 137,233,350,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,233,350,350.59/424,983.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,914.71

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