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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,380.20, 584,271.30 and 232,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,380.20, 584,271.30 and 232,411 is: 320,730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,380.20 : 584,271.30 = 232,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,380.20/584,271.30 = 232,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,380.20x = 584,271.30 × 232,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,380.20x = 135,791,077,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,791,077,104.30/423,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,730.82

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