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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,311.28, 585,564.60 and 233,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,311.28, 585,564.60 and 233,339.20 is: 322,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,311.28 : 585,564.60 = 233,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,311.28/585,564.60 = 233,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,311.28x = 585,564.60 × 233,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,311.28x = 136,635,175,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,635,175,312.32/424,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,016.36

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