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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,283.04, 584,128.76 and 232,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,283.04, 584,128.76 and 232,299.52 is: 320,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,283.04 : 584,128.76 = 232,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,283.04/584,128.76 = 232,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,283.04x = 584,128.76 × 232,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,283.04x = 135,692,830,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,692,830,566.20/423,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,572.33

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