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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,461.78, 585,772.83 and 233,489.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,461.78, 585,772.83 and 233,489.70 is: 322,224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,461.78 : 585,772.83 = 233,489.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,461.78/585,772.83 = 233,489.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,461.78x = 585,772.83 × 233,489.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,461.78x = 136,771,922,344.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,771,922,344.85/424,461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,224.35

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