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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,040.06, 583,795.32 and 232,053.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,040.06, 583,795.32 and 232,053.94 is: 320,234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,040.06 : 583,795.32 = 232,053.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,040.06/583,795.32 = 232,053.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,040.06x = 583,795.32 × 232,053.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,040.06x = 135,472,004,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,472,004,159.56/423,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,234.46

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