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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,183.86, 584,003.91 and 232,197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,183.86, 584,003.91 and 232,197.09 is: 320,437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,183.86 : 584,003.91 = 232,197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,183.86/584,003.91 = 232,197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,183.86x = 584,003.91 × 232,197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,183.86x = 135,604,008,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,604,008,450.62/423,183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,437.58

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