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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,899.68, 584,981.88 and 232,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,899.68, 584,981.88 and 232,925.44 is: 321,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,899.68 : 584,981.88 = 232,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,899.68/584,981.88 = 232,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,899.68x = 584,981.88 × 232,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,899.68x = 136,257,161,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,257,161,791.03/423,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,437.28

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