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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,367.78, 585,614.13 and 233,380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,367.78, 585,614.13 and 233,380.58 is: 322,057.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,367.78 : 585,614.13 = 233,380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,367.78/585,614.13 = 233,380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,367.78x = 585,614.13 × 233,380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,367.78x = 136,670,965,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,670,965,315.60/424,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,057.83

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