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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,713.48, 586,104.69 and 233,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,713.48, 586,104.69 and 233,726.88 is: 322,543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,713.48 : 586,104.69 = 233,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,713.48/586,104.69 = 233,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,713.48x = 586,104.69 × 233,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,713.48x = 136,988,420,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,988,420,547.07/424,713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,543.14

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