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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,529.76, 585,827.96 and 233,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,529.76, 585,827.96 and 233,512.32 is: 322,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,529.76 : 585,827.96 = 233,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,529.76/585,827.96 = 233,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,529.76x = 585,827.96 × 233,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,529.76x = 136,798,046,060.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,798,046,060.47/424,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,234.29

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