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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,621.27, 584,601.48 and 232,638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,621.27, 584,601.48 and 232,638.75 is: 321,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,621.27 : 584,601.48 = 232,638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,621.27/584,601.48 = 232,638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,621.27x = 584,601.48 × 232,638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,621.27x = 136,000,957,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,000,957,555.35/423,621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,043.74

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