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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,351.69, 585,593.65 and 233,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,351.69, 585,593.65 and 233,365.08 is: 322,037.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,351.69 : 585,593.65 = 233,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,351.69/585,593.65 = 233,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,351.69x = 585,593.65 × 233,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,351.69x = 136,657,108,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,657,108,979.74/424,351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,037.39

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