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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,180.86, 583,999.77 and 232,194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,180.86, 583,999.77 and 232,194.09 is: 320,433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,180.86 : 583,999.77 = 232,194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,180.86/583,999.77 = 232,194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,180.86x = 583,999.77 × 232,194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,180.86x = 135,601,298,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,601,298,216.09/423,180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,433.44

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