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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,233.76, 584,060.94 and 232,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,233.76, 584,060.94 and 232,250.34 is: 320,504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,233.76 : 584,060.94 = 232,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,233.76/584,060.94 = 232,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,233.76x = 584,060.94 × 232,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,233.76x = 135,648,351,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,648,351,895.72/423,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,504.56

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