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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,371.70, 584,259.57 and 232,402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,371.70, 584,259.57 and 232,402.50 is: 320,719.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,371.70 : 584,259.57 = 232,402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,371.70/584,259.57 = 232,402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,371.70x = 584,259.57 × 232,402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,371.70x = 135,783,384,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,783,384,716.93/423,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,719.09

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