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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,245.76, 585,453.90 and 233,257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,245.76, 585,453.90 and 233,257.48 is: 321,892.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,245.76 : 585,453.90 = 233,257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,245.76/585,453.90 = 233,257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,245.76x = 585,453.90 × 233,257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,245.76x = 136,561,501,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,561,501,370.17/424,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,892.44

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