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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,508.76, 585,799.02 and 233,491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,508.76, 585,799.02 and 233,491.32 is: 322,205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,508.76 : 585,799.02 = 233,491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,508.76/585,799.02 = 233,491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,508.76x = 585,799.02 × 233,491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,508.76x = 136,778,986,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,778,986,434.51/424,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,205.33

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