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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,204.52, 584,020.62 and 232,221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,204.52, 584,020.62 and 232,221.10 is: 320,464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,204.52 : 584,020.62 = 232,221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,204.52/584,020.62 = 232,221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,204.52x = 584,020.62 × 232,221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,204.52x = 135,621,910,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,621,910,799.08/423,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,464.23

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