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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,180.60, 583,989.93 and 232,195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,180.60, 583,989.93 and 232,195.43 is: 320,430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,180.60 : 583,989.93 = 232,195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,180.60/583,989.93 = 232,195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,180.60x = 583,989.93 × 232,195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,180.60x = 135,599,789,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,599,789,992.07/423,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,430.07

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