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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,941.79, 585,033.01 and 232,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,941.79, 585,033.01 and 232,951.08 is: 321,468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,941.79 : 585,033.01 = 232,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,941.79/585,033.01 = 232,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,941.79x = 585,033.01 × 232,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,941.79x = 136,284,071,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,284,071,515.15/423,941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,468.83

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