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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,567.96, 585,903.76 and 233,577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,567.96, 585,903.76 and 233,577.25 is: 322,336.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,567.96 : 585,903.76 = 233,577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,567.96/585,903.76 = 233,577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,567.96x = 585,903.76 × 233,577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,567.96x = 136,853,789,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,853,789,025.46/424,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,336.59

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