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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,093.52, 583,869.12 and 232,106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,093.52, 583,869.12 and 232,106.86 is: 320,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,093.52 : 583,869.12 = 232,106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,093.52/583,869.12 = 232,106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,093.52x = 583,869.12 × 232,106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,093.52x = 135,520,028,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,520,028,094.16/423,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,307.50

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