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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,223.21, 585,413.07 and 233,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,223.21, 585,413.07 and 233,235.14 is: 321,856.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,223.21 : 585,413.07 = 233,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,223.21/585,413.07 = 233,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,223.21x = 585,413.07 × 233,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,223.21x = 136,538,896,412.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,538,896,412.21/424,223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,856.27

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