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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,496.52, 585,806.58 and 233,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,496.52, 585,806.58 and 233,524.44 is: 322,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,496.52 : 585,806.58 = 233,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,496.52/585,806.58 = 233,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,496.52x = 585,806.58 × 233,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,496.52x = 136,800,153,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,800,153,542.82/424,496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,264.49

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