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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,175.60, 583,993.07 and 232,188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,175.60, 583,993.07 and 232,188.94 is: 320,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,175.60 : 583,993.07 = 232,188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,175.60/583,993.07 = 232,188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,175.60x = 583,993.07 × 232,188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,175.60x = 135,596,733,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,596,733,931.10/423,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,426.63

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