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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,244.76, 585,452.52 and 233,256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,244.76, 585,452.52 and 233,256.48 is: 321,891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,244.76 : 585,452.52 = 233,256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,244.76/585,452.52 = 233,256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,244.76x = 585,452.52 × 233,256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,244.76x = 136,560,594,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,560,594,022.33/424,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,891.06

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