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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,251.49, 585,469.25 and 233,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,251.49, 585,469.25 and 233,277.18 is: 321,923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,251.49 : 585,469.25 = 233,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,251.49/585,469.25 = 233,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,251.49x = 585,469.25 × 233,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,251.49x = 136,576,611,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,576,611,522.98/424,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,923.71

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