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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,395.39, 585,670.53 and 233,411.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,395.39, 585,670.53 and 233,411.97 is: 322,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,395.39 : 585,670.53 = 233,411.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,395.39/585,670.53 = 233,411.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,395.39x = 585,670.53 × 233,411.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,395.39x = 136,702,511,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,702,511,011.18/424,395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,111.21

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