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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,108.60, 583,905 and 232,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,108.60, 583,905 and 232,127.52 is: 320,344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,108.60 : 583,905 = 232,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,108.60/583,905 = 232,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,108.60x = 583,905 × 232,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,108.60x = 135,540,419,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,540,419,565.60/423,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,344.28

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