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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,570.46, 585,907.22 and 233,579.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,570.46, 585,907.22 and 233,579.75 is: 322,340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,570.46 : 585,907.22 = 233,579.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,570.46/585,907.22 = 233,579.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,570.46x = 585,907.22 × 233,579.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,570.46x = 136,856,060,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,856,060,802.90/424,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,340.04

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