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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,013.28, 585,153.72 and 233,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,013.28, 585,153.72 and 233,041.20 is: 321,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,013.28 : 585,153.72 = 233,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,013.28/585,153.72 = 233,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,013.28x = 585,153.72 × 233,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,013.28x = 136,364,925,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,364,925,093.26/424,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,605.32

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