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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,360.65, 584,235.65 and 232,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,360.65, 584,235.65 and 232,377.29 is: 320,679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,360.65 : 584,235.65 = 232,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,360.65/584,235.65 = 232,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,360.65x = 584,235.65 × 232,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,360.65x = 135,763,095,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,763,095,906.50/423,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,679.53

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