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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,569.69, 584,530.28 and 232,587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,569.69, 584,530.28 and 232,587.18 is: 320,972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,569.69 : 584,530.28 = 232,587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,569.69/584,530.28 = 232,587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,569.69x = 584,530.28 × 232,587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,569.69x = 135,954,249,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,954,249,449.81/423,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,972.56

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