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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,289.98, 584,154.27 and 232,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,289.98, 584,154.27 and 232,313.76 is: 320,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,289.98 : 584,154.27 = 232,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,289.98/584,154.27 = 232,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,289.98x = 584,154.27 × 232,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,289.98x = 135,707,074,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,707,074,883.76/423,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,600.73

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