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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,851.79, 584,919.57 and 232,869.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,851.79, 584,919.57 and 232,869.27 is: 321,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,851.79 : 584,919.57 = 232,869.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,851.79/584,919.57 = 232,869.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,851.79x = 584,919.57 × 232,869.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,851.79x = 136,209,793,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,209,793,274.61/423,851.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,361.85

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