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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,567.94, 584,527.86 and 232,585.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,567.94, 584,527.86 and 232,585.43 is: 320,970.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,567.94 : 584,527.86 = 232,585.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,567.94/584,527.86 = 232,585.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,567.94x = 584,527.86 × 232,585.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,567.94x = 135,952,662,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,952,662,062.23/423,567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,970.14

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