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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,261.52, 585,483.04 and 233,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,261.52, 585,483.04 and 233,287.20 is: 321,937.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,261.52 : 585,483.04 = 233,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,261.52/585,483.04 = 233,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,261.52x = 585,483.04 × 233,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,261.52x = 136,585,699,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,585,699,049.09/424,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,937.51

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