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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,864.24, 584,903.16 and 232,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,864.24, 584,903.16 and 232,885.68 is: 321,366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,864.24 : 584,903.16 = 232,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,864.24/584,903.16 = 232,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,864.24x = 584,903.16 × 232,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,864.24x = 136,215,570,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,215,570,150.75/423,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,366.03

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