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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,182.36, 584,001.84 and 232,195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,182.36, 584,001.84 and 232,195.59 is: 320,435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,182.36 : 584,001.84 = 232,195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,182.36/584,001.84 = 232,195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,182.36x = 584,001.84 × 232,195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,182.36x = 135,602,651,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,602,651,799.89/423,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,435.51

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