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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,183.10, 583,993.38 and 232,197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,183.10, 583,993.38 and 232,197.94 is: 320,433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,183.10 : 583,993.38 = 232,197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,183.10/583,993.38 = 232,197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,183.10x = 583,993.38 × 232,197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,183.10x = 135,602,059,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,602,059,809.64/423,183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,433.54

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