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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,300.10, 584,135.85 and 232,316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,300.10, 584,135.85 and 232,316.74 is: 320,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,300.10 : 584,135.85 = 232,316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,300.10/584,135.85 = 232,316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,300.10x = 584,135.85 × 232,316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,300.10x = 135,704,536,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,704,536,389.13/423,300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,587.06

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