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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,975.47, 585,095.40 and 232,992.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,975.47, 585,095.40 and 232,992.05 is: 321,534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,975.47 : 585,095.40 = 232,992.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,975.47/585,095.40 = 232,992.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,975.47x = 585,095.40 × 232,992.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,975.47x = 136,322,573,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,322,573,766.09/423,975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,534.11

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