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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,293.62, 584,152.32 and 232,324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,293.62, 584,152.32 and 232,324.78 is: 320,612.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,293.62 : 584,152.32 = 232,324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,293.62/584,152.32 = 232,324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,293.62x = 584,152.32 × 232,324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,293.62x = 135,713,059,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,713,059,230.49/423,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,612.11

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