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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,289.68, 584,146.80 and 232,320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,289.68, 584,146.80 and 232,320.88 is: 320,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,289.68 : 584,146.80 = 232,320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,289.68/584,146.80 = 232,320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,289.68x = 584,146.80 × 232,320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,289.68x = 135,709,498,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,709,498,625.18/423,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,606.68

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