Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,279.26, 584,112.21 and 232,287.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423,279.26, 584,112.21 and 232,287.74 is: 320,549.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,279.26 : 584,112.21 = 232,287.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,279.26/584,112.21 = 232,287.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,279.26x = 584,112.21 × 232,287.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,279.26x = 135,682,102,246.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,682,102,246.74/423,279.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,549.85
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