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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,034.82, 583,784.45 and 232,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,034.82, 583,784.45 and 232,044.74 is: 320,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,034.82 : 583,784.45 = 232,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,034.82/583,784.45 = 232,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,034.82x = 583,784.45 × 232,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,034.82x = 135,464,110,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,464,110,916.29/423,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,219.77

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