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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,231.04, 584,063.52 and 232,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,231.04, 584,063.52 and 232,239.04 is: 320,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,231.04 : 584,063.52 = 232,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,231.04/584,063.52 = 232,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,231.04x = 584,063.52 × 232,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,231.04x = 135,642,351,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,642,351,183.82/423,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,492.45

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