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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,775.67, 584,814.43 and 232,789.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,775.67, 584,814.43 and 232,789.04 is: 321,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,775.67 : 584,814.43 = 232,789.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,775.67/584,814.43 = 232,789.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,775.67x = 584,814.43 × 232,789.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,775.67x = 136,138,389,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,138,389,297.82/423,775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,251.08

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