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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,271.24, 585,496.50 and 233,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,271.24, 585,496.50 and 233,297 is: 321,951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,271.24 : 585,496.50 = 233,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,271.24/585,496.50 = 233,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,271.24x = 585,496.50 × 233,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,271.24x = 136,594,576,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,594,576,960.50/424,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,951.06

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