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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,467.64, 585,753 and 233,480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,467.64, 585,753 and 233,480.98 is: 322,196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,467.64 : 585,753 = 233,480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,467.64/585,753 = 233,480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,467.64x = 585,753 × 233,480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,467.64x = 136,762,184,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,762,184,477.94/424,467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,196.96

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