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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,369.89, 585,618.75 and 233,383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,369.89, 585,618.75 and 233,383.29 is: 322,062.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,369.89 : 585,618.75 = 233,383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,369.89/585,618.75 = 233,383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,369.89x = 585,618.75 × 233,383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,369.89x = 136,673,630,560.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,673,630,560.69/424,369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,062.51

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