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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,006.96, 585,122.88 and 233,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,006.96, 585,122.88 and 233,016.24 is: 321,558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,006.96 : 585,122.88 = 233,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,006.96/585,122.88 = 233,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,006.96x = 585,122.88 × 233,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,006.96x = 136,343,133,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,343,133,435.57/424,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,558.72

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