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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,221.84, 584,026.08 and 232,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,221.84, 584,026.08 and 232,231.04 is: 320,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,221.84 : 584,026.08 = 232,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,221.84/584,026.08 = 232,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,221.84x = 584,026.08 × 232,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,221.84x = 135,628,983,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,628,983,945.52/423,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,467.83

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