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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,155.68, 585,323.28 and 233,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,155.68, 585,323.28 and 233,169.12 is: 321,767.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,155.68 : 585,323.28 = 233,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,155.68/585,323.28 = 233,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,155.68x = 585,323.28 × 233,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,155.68x = 136,479,314,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,479,314,113.11/424,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,767.03

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