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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,745.65, 584,772.48 and 232,763.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,745.65, 584,772.48 and 232,763.31 is: 321,215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,745.65 : 584,772.48 = 232,763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,745.65/584,772.48 = 232,763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,745.65x = 584,772.48 × 232,763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,745.65x = 136,113,578,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,113,578,041.71/423,745.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,215.28

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