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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,001.16, 583,757.94 and 232,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,001.16, 583,757.94 and 232,022.60 is: 320,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,001.16 : 583,757.94 = 232,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,001.16/583,757.94 = 232,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,001.16x = 583,757.94 × 232,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,001.16x = 135,445,035,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,445,035,009.44/423,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,200.15

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