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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,372.23, 584,255.55 and 232,387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,372.23, 584,255.55 and 232,387.19 is: 320,695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,372.23 : 584,255.55 = 232,387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,372.23/584,255.55 = 232,387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,372.23x = 584,255.55 × 232,387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,372.23x = 135,773,501,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,773,501,423.19/423,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,695.34

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