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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,010.37, 583,782.07 and 232,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,010.37, 583,782.07 and 232,023.76 is: 320,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,010.37 : 583,782.07 = 232,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,010.37/583,782.07 = 232,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,010.37x = 583,782.07 × 232,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,010.37x = 135,451,310,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,451,310,901.98/423,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,208.01

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