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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,253.49, 585,472.02 and 233,279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,253.49, 585,472.02 and 233,279.19 is: 321,926.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,253.49 : 585,472.02 = 233,279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,253.49/585,472.02 = 233,279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,253.49x = 585,472.02 × 233,279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,253.49x = 136,578,438,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,578,438,593.26/424,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,926.49

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