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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,179.10, 583,987.86 and 232,193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,179.10, 583,987.86 and 232,193.93 is: 320,428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,179.10 : 583,987.86 = 232,193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,179.10/583,987.86 = 232,193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,179.10x = 583,987.86 × 232,193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,179.10x = 135,598,433,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,598,433,365.75/423,179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,428.00

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