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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,376.92, 585,627 and 233,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,376.92, 585,627 and 233,371.72 is: 322,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,376.92 : 585,627 = 233,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,376.92/585,627 = 233,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,376.92x = 585,627 × 233,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,376.92x = 136,668,780,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,668,780,268.44/424,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,045.74

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