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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,498.28, 585,816.68 and 233,511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,498.28, 585,816.68 and 233,511.66 is: 322,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,498.28 : 585,816.68 = 233,511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,498.28/585,816.68 = 233,511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,498.28x = 585,816.68 × 233,511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,498.28x = 136,795,025,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,795,025,986.27/424,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,251.08

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