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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,234.63, 584,075.88 and 232,260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,234.63, 584,075.88 and 232,260.66 is: 320,526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,234.63 : 584,075.88 = 232,260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,234.63/584,075.88 = 232,260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,234.63x = 584,075.88 × 232,260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,234.63x = 135,657,849,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,657,849,378.88/423,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,526.35

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