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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,718.72, 586,099.04 and 233,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,718.72, 586,099.04 and 233,731.84 is: 322,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,718.72 : 586,099.04 = 233,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,718.72/586,099.04 = 233,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,718.72x = 586,099.04 × 233,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,718.72x = 136,990,007,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,990,007,041.43/424,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,542.90

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