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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,320.31, 585,566.18 and 233,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,320.31, 585,566.18 and 233,335 is: 322,004.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,320.31 : 585,566.18 = 233,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,320.31/585,566.18 = 233,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,320.31x = 585,566.18 × 233,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,320.31x = 136,633,084,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,633,084,610.30/424,320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,004.58

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