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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,203.08, 583,293 and 403,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,203.08, 583,293 and 403,272.24 is: 555,822.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,203.08 : 583,293 = 403,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,203.08/583,293 = 403,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,203.08x = 583,293 × 403,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,203.08x = 235,225,874,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,225,874,686.32/423,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,822.69

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