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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,084.55, 583,871.84 and 232,103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,084.55, 583,871.84 and 232,103.56 is: 320,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,084.55 : 583,871.84 = 232,103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,084.55/583,871.84 = 232,103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,084.55x = 583,871.84 × 232,103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,084.55x = 135,518,731,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,518,731,768.33/423,084.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,311.23

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