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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,374.96, 584,236.68 and 232,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,374.96, 584,236.68 and 232,384.88 is: 320,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,374.96 : 584,236.68 = 232,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,374.96/584,236.68 = 232,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,374.96x = 584,236.68 × 232,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,374.96x = 135,767,770,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,767,770,773.40/423,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,679.74

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