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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,822.69, 584,875.55 and 232,848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,822.69, 584,875.55 and 232,848.38 is: 321,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,822.69 : 584,875.55 = 232,848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,822.69/584,875.55 = 232,848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,822.69x = 584,875.55 × 232,848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,822.69x = 136,187,324,319.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,187,324,319.11/423,822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,330.90

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