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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,126.64, 585,295.40 and 233,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,126.64, 585,295.40 and 233,141.20 is: 321,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,126.64 : 585,295.40 = 233,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,126.64/585,295.40 = 233,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,126.64x = 585,295.40 × 233,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,126.64x = 136,456,471,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,456,471,910.48/424,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,735.21

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