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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,210.51, 584,028.90 and 232,227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,210.51, 584,028.90 and 232,227.09 is: 320,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,210.51 : 584,028.90 = 232,227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,210.51/584,028.90 = 232,227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,210.51x = 584,028.90 × 232,227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,210.51x = 135,627,331,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,627,331,922.90/423,210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,472.50

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