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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,321.28, 585,578.40 and 233,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,321.28, 585,578.40 and 233,349.20 is: 322,030.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,321.28 : 585,578.40 = 233,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,321.28/585,578.40 = 233,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,321.28x = 585,578.40 × 233,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,321.28x = 136,644,251,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,644,251,177.28/424,321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,030.16

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