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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,715.65, 586,107.26 and 233,729.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,715.65, 586,107.26 and 233,729.05 is: 322,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,715.65 : 586,107.26 = 233,729.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,715.65/586,107.26 = 233,729.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,715.65x = 586,107.26 × 233,729.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,715.65x = 136,990,290,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,990,290,443.99/424,715.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,545.90

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