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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,368.88, 585,617.38 and 233,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,368.88, 585,617.38 and 233,382.28 is: 322,061.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,368.88 : 585,617.38 = 233,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,368.88/585,617.38 = 233,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,368.88x = 585,617.38 × 233,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,368.88x = 136,672,719,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,672,719,352.03/424,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,061.13

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