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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,431.59, 585,726.68 and 233,449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,431.59, 585,726.68 and 233,449.99 is: 322,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,431.59 : 585,726.68 = 233,449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,431.59/585,726.68 = 233,449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,431.59x = 585,726.68 × 233,449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,431.59x = 136,737,887,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,737,887,885.80/424,431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,167.08

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