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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,333, 585,579.54 and 233,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,333, 585,579.54 and 233,358.76 is: 322,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,333 : 585,579.54 = 233,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,333/585,579.54 = 233,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,333x = 585,579.54 × 233,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,333x = 136,650,115,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,650,115,335.77/424,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,035.09

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