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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,865.74, 584,905.23 and 232,887.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,865.74, 584,905.23 and 232,887.18 is: 321,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,865.74 : 584,905.23 = 232,887.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,865.74/584,905.23 = 232,887.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,865.74x = 584,905.23 × 232,887.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,865.74x = 136,216,929,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,216,929,581.95/423,865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,368.10

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