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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,325.84, 585,573.96 and 233,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,325.84, 585,573.96 and 233,340.64 is: 322,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,325.84 : 585,573.96 = 233,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,325.84/585,573.96 = 233,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,325.84x = 585,573.96 × 233,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,325.84x = 136,638,202,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,638,202,593.73/424,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,012.45

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