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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,112.10, 583,909.83 and 232,131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,112.10, 583,909.83 and 232,131.02 is: 320,349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,112.10 : 583,909.83 = 232,131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,112.10/583,909.83 = 232,131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,112.10x = 583,909.83 × 232,131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,112.10x = 135,543,584,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,543,584,425.93/423,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,349.11

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