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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,216.98, 585,420.93 and 233,242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,216.98, 585,420.93 and 233,242.38 is: 321,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,216.98 : 585,420.93 = 233,242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,216.98/585,420.93 = 233,242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,216.98x = 585,420.93 × 233,242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,216.98x = 136,544,971,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,544,971,015.01/424,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,875.31

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