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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,726.93, 586,127.30 and 233,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,726.93, 586,127.30 and 233,744.73 is: 322,570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,726.93 : 586,127.30 = 233,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,726.93/586,127.30 = 233,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,726.93x = 586,127.30 × 233,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,726.93x = 137,004,167,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,004,167,484.13/424,726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,570.00

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