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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,301.84, 584,137.80 and 232,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,301.84, 584,137.80 and 232,315.60 is: 320,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,301.84 : 584,137.80 = 232,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,301.84/584,137.80 = 232,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,301.84x = 584,137.80 × 232,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,301.84x = 135,704,323,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,704,323,489.68/423,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,585.24

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