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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,356.76, 584,239.23 and 232,387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,356.76, 584,239.23 and 232,387.92 is: 320,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,356.76 : 584,239.23 = 232,387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,356.76/584,239.23 = 232,387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,356.76x = 584,239.23 × 232,387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,356.76x = 135,770,139,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,770,139,442.10/423,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,699.12

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