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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,183.36, 584,003.22 and 232,196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,183.36, 584,003.22 and 232,196.59 is: 320,436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,183.36 : 584,003.22 = 232,196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,183.36/584,003.22 = 232,196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,183.36x = 584,003.22 × 232,196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,183.36x = 135,603,556,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,603,556,233.02/423,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,436.88

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