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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,035.32, 583,785.14 and 232,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,035.32, 583,785.14 and 232,045.24 is: 320,220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,035.32 : 583,785.14 = 232,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,035.32/583,785.14 = 232,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,035.32x = 583,785.14 × 232,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,035.32x = 135,464,562,919.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,464,562,919.73/423,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,220.46

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