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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,651.62, 584,649.42 and 232,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,651.62, 584,649.42 and 232,669.14 is: 321,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,651.62 : 584,649.42 = 232,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,651.62/584,649.42 = 232,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,651.62x = 584,649.42 × 232,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,651.62x = 136,029,877,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,029,877,752.90/423,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,089.01

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