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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,208.52, 585,411.69 and 233,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,208.52, 585,411.69 and 233,223.25 is: 321,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,208.52 : 585,411.69 = 233,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,208.52/585,411.69 = 233,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,208.52x = 585,411.69 × 233,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,208.52x = 136,531,616,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,531,616,929.79/424,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,850.25

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