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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,383.60, 585,637.68 and 233,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,383.60, 585,637.68 and 233,397 is: 322,081.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,383.60 : 585,637.68 = 233,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,383.60/585,637.68 = 233,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,383.60x = 585,637.68 × 233,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,383.60x = 136,686,077,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,686,077,598.96/424,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,081.43

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