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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,351.89, 585,593.93 and 233,365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,351.89, 585,593.93 and 233,365.29 is: 322,037.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,351.89 : 585,593.93 = 233,365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,351.89/585,593.93 = 233,365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,351.89x = 585,593.93 × 233,365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,351.89x = 136,657,297,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,657,297,296.69/424,351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,037.68

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