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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,713.01, 586,104.04 and 233,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,713.01, 586,104.04 and 233,726.40 is: 322,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,713.01 : 586,104.04 = 233,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,713.01/586,104.04 = 233,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,713.01x = 586,104.04 × 233,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,713.01x = 136,987,987,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,987,987,294.66/424,713.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,542.48

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