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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,561.76, 585,894.35 and 233,574.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,561.76, 585,894.35 and 233,574.69 is: 322,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,561.76 : 585,894.35 = 233,574.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,561.76/585,894.35 = 233,574.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,561.76x = 585,894.35 × 233,574.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,561.76x = 136,850,090,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,850,090,882.03/424,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,332.59

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