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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,111.32, 585,270.18 and 233,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,111.32, 585,270.18 and 233,122.68 is: 321,707.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,111.32 : 585,270.18 = 233,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,111.32/585,270.18 = 233,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,111.32x = 585,270.18 × 233,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,111.32x = 136,439,752,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,439,752,885.68/424,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,707.41

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