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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,366.89, 585,614.63 and 233,380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,366.89, 585,614.63 and 233,380.28 is: 322,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,366.89 : 585,614.63 = 233,380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,366.89/585,614.63 = 233,380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,366.89x = 585,614.63 × 233,380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,366.89x = 136,670,902,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,670,902,226.52/424,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,058.35

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