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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,711.23, 586,101.59 and 233,724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,711.23, 586,101.59 and 233,724.62 is: 322,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,711.23 : 586,101.59 = 233,724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,711.23/586,101.59 = 233,724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,711.23x = 586,101.59 × 233,724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,711.23x = 136,986,371,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,986,371,700.78/424,711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,540.03

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