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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,333.03, 584,198.73 and 232,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,333.03, 584,198.73 and 232,342.32 is: 320,631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,333.03 : 584,198.73 = 232,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,333.03/584,198.73 = 232,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,333.03x = 584,198.73 × 232,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,333.03x = 135,734,090,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,734,090,460.00/423,333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,631.94

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