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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,167.68, 585,362.58 and 233,185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,167.68, 585,362.58 and 233,185.88 is: 321,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,167.68 : 585,362.58 = 233,185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,167.68/585,362.58 = 233,185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,167.68x = 585,362.58 × 233,185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,167.68x = 136,498,288,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,498,288,925.33/424,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,802.66

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