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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,588.63, 685,974.71 and 232,823.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,588.63, 685,974.71 and 232,823.35 is: 349,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,588.63 : 685,974.71 = 232,823.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,588.63/685,974.71 = 232,823.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,588.63x = 685,974.71 × 232,823.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,588.63x = 159,710,928,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,710,928,833.36/457,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,027.31

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