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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,708.84, 586,098.31 and 233,722.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,708.84, 586,098.31 and 233,722.23 is: 322,536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,708.84 : 586,098.31 = 233,722.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,708.84/586,098.31 = 233,722.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,708.84x = 586,098.31 × 233,722.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,708.84x = 136,984,205,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,984,205,956.35/424,708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,536.74

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