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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,644.54, 584,641.41 and 232,670.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,644.54, 584,641.41 and 232,670.23 is: 321,091.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,644.54 : 584,641.41 = 232,670.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,644.54/584,641.41 = 232,670.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,644.54x = 584,641.41 × 232,670.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,644.54x = 136,028,651,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,028,651,332.22/423,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,091.48

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