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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,217.84, 584,020.56 and 232,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,217.84, 584,020.56 and 232,227.04 is: 320,462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,217.84 : 584,020.56 = 232,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,217.84/584,020.56 = 232,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,217.84x = 584,020.56 × 232,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,217.84x = 135,625,365,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,625,365,947.94/423,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,462.31

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