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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,872.04, 584,942.94 and 232,884.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,872.04, 584,942.94 and 232,884.96 is: 321,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,872.04 : 584,942.94 = 232,884.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,872.04/584,942.94 = 232,884.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,872.04x = 584,942.94 × 232,884.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,872.04x = 136,224,413,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,224,413,184.18/423,872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,380.98

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