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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,565.68, 585,900.64 and 233,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,565.68, 585,900.64 and 233,575 is: 322,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,565.68 : 585,900.64 = 233,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,565.68/585,900.64 = 233,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,565.68x = 585,900.64 × 233,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,565.68x = 136,851,741,988
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,851,741,988/424,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,333.50

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