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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,222.44, 585,425.52 and 233,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,222.44, 585,425.52 and 233,235.24 is: 321,863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,222.44 : 585,425.52 = 233,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,222.44/585,425.52 = 233,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,222.44x = 585,425.52 × 233,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,222.44x = 136,541,861,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,541,861,659.33/424,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,863.84

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