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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,369.53, 585,616.55 and 233,382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,369.53, 585,616.55 and 233,382.33 is: 322,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,369.53 : 585,616.55 = 233,382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,369.53/585,616.55 = 233,382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,369.53x = 585,616.55 × 233,382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,369.53x = 136,672,553,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,672,553,758.65/424,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,060.24

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