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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,664.57, 584,661.71 and 232,677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,664.57, 584,661.71 and 232,677.97 is: 321,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,664.57 : 584,661.71 = 232,677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,664.57/584,661.71 = 232,677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,664.57x = 584,661.71 × 232,677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,664.57x = 136,037,898,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,037,898,939.57/423,664.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,098.12

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