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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,023.56, 583,769.46 and 232,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,023.56, 583,769.46 and 232,035.64 is: 320,207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,023.56 : 583,769.46 = 232,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,023.56/583,769.46 = 232,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,023.56x = 583,769.46 × 232,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,023.56x = 135,455,320,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,455,320,263.55/423,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,207.51

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