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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,831.48, 584,898.12 and 232,862.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,831.48, 584,898.12 and 232,862.64 is: 321,356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,831.48 : 584,898.12 = 232,862.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,831.48/584,898.12 = 232,862.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,831.48x = 584,898.12 × 232,862.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,831.48x = 136,200,920,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,200,920,354.24/423,831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,356.31

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