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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,329.06, 585,578.26 and 233,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,329.06, 585,578.26 and 233,343.76 is: 322,016.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,329.06 : 585,578.26 = 233,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,329.06/585,578.26 = 233,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,329.06x = 585,578.26 × 233,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,329.06x = 136,641,032,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,641,032,962.66/424,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,016.67

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