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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,307.86, 585,546.93 and 233,333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,307.86, 585,546.93 and 233,333.62 is: 322,001.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,307.86 : 585,546.93 = 233,333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,307.86/585,546.93 = 233,333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,307.86x = 585,546.93 × 233,333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,307.86x = 136,627,784,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,627,784,856.79/424,307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,001.54

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