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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,711.04, 586,101.33 and 233,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,711.04, 586,101.33 and 233,724.44 is: 322,539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,711.04 : 586,101.33 = 233,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,711.04/586,101.33 = 233,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,711.04x = 586,101.33 × 233,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,711.04x = 136,986,202,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,986,202,207.00/424,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,539.77

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