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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,224.16, 584,056.49 and 232,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,224.16, 584,056.49 and 232,255.32 is: 320,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,224.16 : 584,056.49 = 232,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,224.16/584,056.49 = 232,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,224.16x = 584,056.49 × 232,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,224.16x = 135,650,225,821.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,650,225,821.75/423,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,516.26

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