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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,415.02, 584,310.42 and 232,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,415.02, 584,310.42 and 232,431.66 is: 320,754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,415.02 : 584,310.42 = 232,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,415.02/584,310.42 = 232,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,415.02x = 584,310.42 × 232,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,415.02x = 135,812,240,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,812,240,875.90/423,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,754.42

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