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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,916.74, 584,993.34 and 232,930.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,916.74, 584,993.34 and 232,930.08 is: 321,437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,916.74 : 584,993.34 = 232,930.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,916.74/584,993.34 = 232,930.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,916.74x = 584,993.34 × 232,930.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,916.74x = 136,262,545,485.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,262,545,485.67/423,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,437.05

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