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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,862.74, 584,901.09 and 232,884.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,862.74, 584,901.09 and 232,884.18 is: 321,363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,862.74 : 584,901.09 = 232,884.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,862.74/584,901.09 = 232,884.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,862.74x = 584,901.09 × 232,884.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,862.74x = 136,214,210,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,214,210,725.76/423,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,363.96

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