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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,234.76, 584,062.32 and 232,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,234.76, 584,062.32 and 232,251.34 is: 320,505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,234.76 : 584,062.32 = 232,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,234.76/584,062.32 = 232,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,234.76x = 584,062.32 × 232,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,234.76x = 135,649,256,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,649,256,463.51/423,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,505.94

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