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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,742.74, 586,138.90 and 233,756.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,742.74, 586,138.90 and 233,756.13 is: 322,580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,742.74 : 586,138.90 = 233,756.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,742.74/586,138.90 = 233,756.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,742.74x = 586,138.90 × 233,756.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,742.74x = 137,013,558,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,013,558,675.19/424,742.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,580.11

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