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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,299.83, 585,533.77 and 233,313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,299.83, 585,533.77 and 233,313.22 is: 321,972.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,299.83 : 585,533.77 = 233,313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,299.83/585,533.77 = 233,313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,299.83x = 585,533.77 × 233,313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,299.83x = 136,612,767,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,612,767,471.17/424,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,972.24

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