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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,369.88, 585,618.76 and 233,383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,369.88, 585,618.76 and 233,383.28 is: 322,062.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,369.88 : 585,618.76 = 233,383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,369.88/585,618.76 = 233,383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,369.88x = 585,618.76 × 233,383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,369.88x = 136,673,627,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,673,627,038.33/424,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,062.51

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