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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,821.89, 584,849.93 and 232,831.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,821.89, 584,849.93 and 232,831.18 is: 321,293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,821.89 : 584,849.93 = 232,831.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,821.89/584,849.93 = 232,831.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,821.89x = 584,849.93 × 232,831.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,821.89x = 136,171,299,324.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,171,299,324.82/423,821.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,293.69

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