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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,875.04, 584,947.08 and 232,887.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,875.04, 584,947.08 and 232,887.96 is: 321,385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,875.04 : 584,947.08 = 232,887.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,875.04/584,947.08 = 232,887.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,875.04x = 584,947.08 × 232,887.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,875.04x = 136,227,132,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,227,132,169.16/423,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,385.12

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