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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,710.34, 586,100.35 and 233,723.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,710.34, 586,100.35 and 233,723.73 is: 322,538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,710.34 : 586,100.35 = 233,723.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,710.34/586,100.35 = 233,723.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,710.34x = 586,100.35 × 233,723.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,710.34x = 136,985,560,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,985,560,905.81/424,710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,538.79

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