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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,306.11, 585,544.52 and 233,331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,306.11, 585,544.52 and 233,331.87 is: 321,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,306.11 : 585,544.52 = 233,331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,306.11/585,544.52 = 233,331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,306.11x = 585,544.52 × 233,331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,306.11x = 136,626,196,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,626,196,653.19/424,306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,999.13

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