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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,329.28, 585,589.60 and 233,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,329.28, 585,589.60 and 233,357.44 is: 322,041.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,329.28 : 585,589.60 = 233,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,329.28/585,589.60 = 233,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,329.28x = 585,589.60 × 233,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,329.28x = 136,651,689,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,651,689,946.62/424,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,041.62

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