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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,694.08, 584,702.64 and 232,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,694.08, 584,702.64 and 232,711.92 is: 321,145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,694.08 : 584,702.64 = 232,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,694.08/584,702.64 = 232,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,694.08x = 584,702.64 × 232,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,694.08x = 136,067,273,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,067,273,983.47/423,694.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,145.09

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