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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,237.84, 584,077.14 and 232,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,237.84, 584,077.14 and 232,249.56 is: 320,509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,237.84 : 584,077.14 = 232,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,237.84/584,077.14 = 232,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,237.84x = 584,077.14 × 232,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,237.84x = 135,651,658,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,651,658,771.06/423,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,509.29

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