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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,099.57, 583,867.26 and 232,111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,099.57, 583,867.26 and 232,111.29 is: 320,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,099.57 : 583,867.26 = 232,111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,099.57/583,867.26 = 232,111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,099.57x = 583,867.26 × 232,111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,099.57x = 135,522,182,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,522,182,907.37/423,099.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,308.01

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