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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,413.52, 584,308.36 and 232,430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,413.52, 584,308.36 and 232,430.16 is: 320,752.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,413.52 : 584,308.36 = 232,430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,413.52/584,308.36 = 232,430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,413.52x = 584,308.36 × 232,430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,413.52x = 135,810,885,604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,810,885,604.14/423,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,752.36

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