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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,034.88, 583,788.13 and 232,048.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,034.88, 583,788.13 and 232,048.72 is: 320,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,034.88 : 583,788.13 = 232,048.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,034.88/583,788.13 = 232,048.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,034.88x = 583,788.13 × 232,048.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,034.88x = 135,467,288,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,467,288,467.31/423,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,227.24

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