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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,100.76, 583,844.03 and 232,114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,100.76, 583,844.03 and 232,114.15 is: 320,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,100.76 : 583,844.03 = 232,114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,100.76/583,844.03 = 232,114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,100.76x = 583,844.03 × 232,114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,100.76x = 135,518,460,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,518,460,756.03/423,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,298.32

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