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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,273.78, 585,512.85 and 233,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,273.78, 585,512.85 and 233,301.70 is: 321,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,273.78 : 585,512.85 = 233,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,273.78/585,512.85 = 233,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,273.78x = 585,512.85 × 233,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,273.78x = 136,601,143,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,601,143,276.85/424,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,964.61

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