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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,388.76, 585,667.58 and 233,407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,388.76, 585,667.58 and 233,407.17 is: 322,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,388.76 : 585,667.58 = 233,407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,388.76/585,667.58 = 233,407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,388.76x = 585,667.58 × 233,407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,388.76x = 136,699,011,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,699,011,241.51/424,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,107.99

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