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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,984.51, 636,070.32 and 234,720.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,984.51, 636,070.32 and 234,720.99 is: 352,133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,984.51 : 636,070.32 = 234,720.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,984.51/636,070.32 = 234,720.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,984.51x = 636,070.32 × 234,720.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,984.51x = 149,299,055,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,299,055,220.02/423,984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,133.28

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