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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,203.88, 584,058.30 and 232,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,203.88, 584,058.30 and 232,254.12 is: 320,530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,203.88 : 584,058.30 = 232,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,203.88/584,058.30 = 232,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,203.88x = 584,058.30 × 232,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,203.88x = 135,649,946,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,649,946,495.20/423,203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,530.96

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