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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,113.39, 585,277.11 and 233,127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,113.39, 585,277.11 and 233,127.95 is: 321,716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,113.39 : 585,277.11 = 233,127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,113.39/585,277.11 = 233,127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,113.39x = 585,277.11 × 233,127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,113.39x = 136,444,449,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,444,449,909.84/424,113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,716.91

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