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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,711.84, 586,102.00 and 233,725.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,711.84, 586,102.00 and 233,725.23 is: 322,540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,711.84 : 586,102.00 = 233,725.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,711.84/586,102.00 = 233,725.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,711.84x = 586,102.00 × 233,725.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,711.84x = 136,986,824,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,986,824,901.77/424,711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,540.63

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