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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,577.64, 585,926.22 and 233,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,577.64, 585,926.22 and 233,591.58 is: 322,361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,577.64 : 585,926.22 = 233,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,577.64/585,926.22 = 233,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,577.64x = 585,926.22 × 233,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,577.64x = 136,867,431,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,867,431,493.23/424,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,361.37

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