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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,816.67, 584,875.29 and 232,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,816.67, 584,875.29 and 232,837.30 is: 321,320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,816.67 : 584,875.29 = 232,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,816.67/584,875.29 = 232,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,816.67x = 584,875.29 × 232,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,816.67x = 136,180,784,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,180,784,822.51/423,816.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,320.03

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