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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,222.41, 584,054.07 and 232,253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,222.41, 584,054.07 and 232,253.57 is: 320,513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,222.41 : 584,054.07 = 232,253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,222.41/584,054.07 = 232,253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,222.41x = 584,054.07 × 232,253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,222.41x = 135,648,642,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,648,642,830.53/423,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,513.85

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