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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,751.37, 584,777.27 and 232,777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,751.37, 584,777.27 and 232,777.06 is: 321,232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,751.37 : 584,777.27 = 232,777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,751.37/584,777.27 = 232,777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,751.37x = 584,777.27 × 232,777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,751.37x = 136,122,732,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,122,732,785.43/423,751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,232.55

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