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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,563.68, 585,897.88 and 233,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,563.68, 585,897.88 and 233,573 is: 322,330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,563.68 : 585,897.88 = 233,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,563.68/585,897.88 = 233,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,563.68x = 585,897.88 × 233,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,563.68x = 136,849,925,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,849,925,525.24/424,563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,330.74

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