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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,085.58, 634,031.65 and 233,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,085.58, 634,031.65 and 233,631.24 is: 350,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,085.58 : 634,031.65 = 233,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,085.58/634,031.65 = 233,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,085.58x = 634,031.65 × 233,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,085.58x = 148,129,600,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,129,600,588.75/423,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,117.35

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