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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,259.52, 585,480.72 and 233,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,259.52, 585,480.72 and 233,274.48 is: 321,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,259.52 : 585,480.72 = 233,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,259.52/585,480.72 = 233,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,259.52x = 585,480.72 × 233,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,259.52x = 136,577,710,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,577,710,508.03/424,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,920.20

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