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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,572.21, 585,909.63 and 233,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,572.21, 585,909.63 and 233,581.50 is: 322,342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,572.21 : 585,909.63 = 233,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,572.21/585,909.63 = 233,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,572.21x = 585,909.63 × 233,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,572.21x = 136,857,650,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,857,650,239.85/424,572.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,342.46

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