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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,720.83, 586,114.83 and 233,734.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,720.83, 586,114.83 and 233,734.22 is: 322,553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,720.83 : 586,114.83 = 233,734.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,720.83/586,114.83 = 233,734.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,720.83x = 586,114.83 × 233,734.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,720.83x = 136,995,089,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,995,089,689.91/424,720.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,553.26

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