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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,394.64, 585,669.49 and 233,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,394.64, 585,669.49 and 233,411.22 is: 322,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,394.64 : 585,669.49 = 233,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,394.64/585,669.49 = 233,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,394.64x = 585,669.49 × 233,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,394.64x = 136,701,829,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,701,829,594.15/424,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,110.17

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