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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,711.87, 586,102.47 and 233,725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,711.87, 586,102.47 and 233,725.26 is: 322,540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,711.87 : 586,102.47 = 233,725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,711.87/586,102.47 = 233,725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,711.87x = 586,102.47 × 233,725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,711.87x = 136,986,952,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,986,952,187.39/424,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,540.91

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