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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,360.15, 584,234.96 and 232,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,360.15, 584,234.96 and 232,376.79 is: 320,678.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,360.15 : 584,234.96 = 232,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,360.15/584,234.96 = 232,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,360.15x = 584,234.96 × 232,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,360.15x = 135,762,643,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,762,643,448.69/423,360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,678.84

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