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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,538.79, 584,491.88 and 232,550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,538.79, 584,491.88 and 232,550.51 is: 320,924.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,538.79 : 584,491.88 = 232,550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,538.79/584,491.88 = 232,550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,538.79x = 584,491.88 × 232,550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,538.79x = 135,923,882,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,923,882,443.78/423,538.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,924.29

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