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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,358.28, 585,601.02 and 233,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,358.28, 585,601.02 and 233,371.08 is: 322,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,358.28 : 585,601.02 = 233,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,358.28/585,601.02 = 233,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,358.28x = 585,601.02 × 233,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,358.28x = 136,662,342,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,662,342,486.50/424,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,044.72

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