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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,714.48, 586,106.07 and 233,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,714.48, 586,106.07 and 233,727.88 is: 322,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,714.48 : 586,106.07 = 233,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,714.48/586,106.07 = 233,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,714.48x = 586,106.07 × 233,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,714.48x = 136,989,329,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,989,329,196.23/424,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,544.52

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