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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,176.11, 583,993.77 and 232,189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,176.11, 583,993.77 and 232,189.45 is: 320,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,176.11 : 583,993.77 = 232,189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,176.11/583,993.77 = 232,189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,176.11x = 583,993.77 × 232,189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,176.11x = 135,597,188,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,597,188,178.81/423,176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,427.33

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