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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,041.87, 585,182.70 and 233,055.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,041.87, 585,182.70 and 233,055.57 is: 321,619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,041.87 : 585,182.70 = 233,055.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,041.87/585,182.70 = 233,055.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,041.87x = 585,182.70 × 233,055.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,041.87x = 136,380,087,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,380,087,702.64/424,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,619.39

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