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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,007.96, 585,124.26 and 233,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,007.96, 585,124.26 and 233,017.24 is: 321,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,007.96 : 585,124.26 = 233,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,007.96/585,124.26 = 233,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,007.96x = 585,124.26 × 233,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,007.96x = 136,344,040,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,344,040,122.24/424,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,560.10

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