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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,995.64, 586,471.72 and 233,972.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,995.64, 586,471.72 and 233,972.12 is: 322,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,995.64 : 586,471.72 = 233,972.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,995.64/586,471.72 = 233,972.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,995.64x = 586,471.72 × 233,972.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,995.64x = 137,218,031,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,218,031,648.45/424,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,869.27

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