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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,709.73, 586,099.51 and 233,723.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,709.73, 586,099.51 and 233,723.12 is: 322,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,709.73 : 586,099.51 = 233,723.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,709.73/586,099.51 = 233,723.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,709.73x = 586,099.51 × 233,723.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,709.73x = 136,985,007,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,985,007,204.37/424,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,537.95

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