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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,113.10, 583,911.22 and 232,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,113.10, 583,911.22 and 232,132.02 is: 320,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,113.10 : 583,911.22 = 232,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,113.10/583,911.22 = 232,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,113.10x = 583,911.22 × 232,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,113.10x = 135,544,490,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,544,490,999.26/423,113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,350.49

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