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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,511.22, 585,828.27 and 233,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,511.22, 585,828.27 and 233,519.70 is: 322,258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,511.22 : 585,828.27 = 233,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,511.22/585,828.27 = 233,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,511.22x = 585,828.27 × 233,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,511.22x = 136,802,441,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,802,441,861.92/424,511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,258.72

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