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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,582.19, 584,544.12 and 232,607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,582.19, 584,544.12 and 232,607.68 is: 320,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,582.19 : 584,544.12 = 232,607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,582.19/584,544.12 = 232,607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,582.19x = 584,544.12 × 232,607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,582.19x = 135,969,451,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,969,451,610.84/423,582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,998.98

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