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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,285.18, 584,150.34 and 232,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,285.18, 584,150.34 and 232,305.36 is: 320,590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,285.18 : 584,150.34 = 232,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,285.18/584,150.34 = 232,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,285.18x = 584,150.34 × 232,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,285.18x = 135,701,255,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,701,255,027.82/423,285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,590.61

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