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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,458.68, 585,740.76 and 233,472.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,458.68, 585,740.76 and 233,472.07 is: 322,184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,458.68 : 585,740.76 = 233,472.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,458.68/585,740.76 = 233,472.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,458.68x = 585,740.76 × 233,472.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,458.68x = 136,754,104,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,754,104,791.87/424,458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,184.73

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