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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,359.87, 585,604.95 and 233,373.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,359.87, 585,604.95 and 233,373.27 is: 322,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,359.87 : 585,604.95 = 233,373.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,359.87/585,604.95 = 233,373.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,359.87x = 585,604.95 × 233,373.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,359.87x = 136,664,542,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,664,542,109.69/424,359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,048.69

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