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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,814.24, 584,871.93 and 232,834.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,814.24, 584,871.93 and 232,834.87 is: 321,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,814.24 : 584,871.93 = 232,834.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,814.24/584,871.93 = 232,834.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,814.24x = 584,871.93 × 232,834.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,814.24x = 136,178,575,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,178,575,699.67/423,814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,316.66

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