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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,983.74, 583,754.99 and 232,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,983.74, 583,754.99 and 232,034.34 is: 320,227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,983.74 : 583,754.99 = 232,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,983.74/583,754.99 = 232,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,983.74x = 583,754.99 × 232,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,983.74x = 135,451,202,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,451,202,666.19/422,983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,227.92

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