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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,001.82, 583,732.50 and 232,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,001.82, 583,732.50 and 232,013.54 is: 320,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,001.82 : 583,732.50 = 232,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,001.82/583,732.50 = 232,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,001.82x = 583,732.50 × 232,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,001.82x = 135,433,843,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,433,843,738.05/423,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,173.19

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