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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,002.86, 583,740.76 and 232,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,002.86, 583,740.76 and 232,014.89 is: 320,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,002.86 : 583,740.76 = 232,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,002.86/583,740.76 = 232,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,002.86x = 583,740.76 × 232,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,002.86x = 135,436,548,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,436,548,219.92/423,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,178.80

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