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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,725.69, 586,121.28 and 233,739.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,725.69, 586,121.28 and 233,739.09 is: 322,559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,725.69 : 586,121.28 = 233,739.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,725.69/586,121.28 = 233,739.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,725.69x = 586,121.28 × 233,739.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,725.69x = 136,999,454,616.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,999,454,616.84/424,725.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,559.85

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