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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,218.84, 584,021.94 and 232,228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,218.84, 584,021.94 and 232,228.04 is: 320,463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,218.84 : 584,021.94 = 232,228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,218.84/584,021.94 = 232,228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,218.84x = 584,021.94 × 232,228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,218.84x = 135,626,270,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,626,270,443.20/423,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,463.69

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