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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,711.22, 586,101.57 and 233,724.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,711.22, 586,101.57 and 233,724.61 is: 322,540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,711.22 : 586,101.57 = 233,724.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,711.22/586,101.57 = 233,724.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,711.22x = 586,101.57 × 233,724.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,711.22x = 136,986,356,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,986,356,769.51/424,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,540.00

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