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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,013.11, 583,785.89 and 232,026.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,013.11, 583,785.89 and 232,026.53 is: 320,211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,013.11 : 583,785.89 = 232,026.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,013.11/583,785.89 = 232,026.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,013.11x = 583,785.89 × 232,026.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,013.11x = 135,453,810,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,453,810,240.60/423,013.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,211.85

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