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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,002.96, 585,117.36 and 233,012.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,002.96, 585,117.36 and 233,012.25 is: 321,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,002.96 : 585,117.36 = 233,012.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,002.96/585,117.36 = 233,012.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,002.96x = 585,117.36 × 233,012.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,002.96x = 136,339,512,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,339,512,567.66/424,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,553.21

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