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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,922.28, 585,012.64 and 232,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,922.28, 585,012.64 and 232,948 is: 321,468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,922.28 : 585,012.64 = 232,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,922.28/585,012.64 = 232,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,922.28x = 585,012.64 × 232,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,922.28x = 136,277,524,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,277,524,462.72/423,922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,468.18

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