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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,777, 584,812.26 and 232,793.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,777, 584,812.26 and 232,793.58 is: 321,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,777 : 584,812.26 = 232,793.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,777/584,812.26 = 232,793.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,777x = 584,812.26 × 232,793.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,777x = 136,140,539,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,140,539,633.29/423,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,255.14

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