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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,319.56, 584,180.48 and 232,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,319.56, 584,180.48 and 232,333.44 is: 320,619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,319.56 : 584,180.48 = 232,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,319.56/584,180.48 = 232,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,319.56x = 584,180.48 × 232,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,319.56x = 135,724,660,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,724,660,499.25/423,319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,619.87

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