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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,245.54, 585,443.84 and 233,257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,245.54, 585,443.84 and 233,257.44 is: 321,887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,245.54 : 585,443.84 = 233,257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,245.54/585,443.84 = 233,257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,245.54x = 585,443.84 × 233,257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,245.54x = 136,559,131,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,559,131,382.17/424,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,887.02

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