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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,371.56, 585,621.04 and 233,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,371.56, 585,621.04 and 233,385.10 is: 322,065.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,371.56 : 585,621.04 = 233,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,371.56/585,621.04 = 233,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,371.56x = 585,621.04 × 233,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,371.56x = 136,675,223,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,675,223,372.59/424,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,065.00

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