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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,531.69, 584,474.76 and 232,557.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,531.69, 584,474.76 and 232,557.36 is: 320,929.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,531.69 : 584,474.76 = 232,557.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,531.69/584,474.76 = 232,557.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,531.69x = 584,474.76 × 232,557.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,531.69x = 135,923,907,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,923,907,172.23/423,531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,929.72

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