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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,725.93, 586,125.92 and 233,743.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,725.93, 586,125.92 and 233,743.73 is: 322,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,725.93 : 586,125.92 = 233,743.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,725.93/586,125.92 = 233,743.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,725.93x = 586,125.92 × 233,743.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,725.93x = 137,003,256,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,003,256,444.21/424,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,568.62

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