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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,137.28, 585,294.57 and 233,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,137.28, 585,294.57 and 233,149.30 is: 321,737.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,137.28 : 585,294.57 = 233,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,137.28/585,294.57 = 233,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,137.28x = 585,294.57 × 233,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,137.28x = 136,461,019,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,461,019,289.30/424,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,737.86

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