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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,833.92, 584,901.12 and 232,859.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,833.92, 584,901.12 and 232,859.68 is: 321,352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,833.92 : 584,901.12 = 232,859.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,833.92/584,901.12 = 232,859.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,833.92x = 584,901.12 × 232,859.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,833.92x = 136,199,887,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,199,887,634.84/423,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,352.02

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