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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,004.82, 583,736.64 and 232,016.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,004.82, 583,736.64 and 232,016.54 is: 320,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,004.82 : 583,736.64 = 232,016.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,004.82/583,736.64 = 232,016.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,004.82x = 583,736.64 × 232,016.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,004.82x = 135,436,555,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,436,555,484.03/423,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,177.33

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