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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,950.64, 585,056.54 and 232,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,950.64, 585,056.54 and 232,964.08 is: 321,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,950.64 : 585,056.54 = 232,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,950.64/585,056.54 = 232,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,950.64x = 585,056.54 × 232,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,950.64x = 136,297,158,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,297,158,589.08/423,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,492.99

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