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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,235.76, 584,063.70 and 232,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,235.76, 584,063.70 and 232,252.34 is: 320,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,235.76 : 584,063.70 = 232,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,235.76/584,063.70 = 232,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,235.76x = 584,063.70 × 232,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,235.76x = 135,650,161,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,650,161,034.06/423,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,507.32

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