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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,239.34, 584,079.21 and 232,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,239.34, 584,079.21 and 232,251.06 is: 320,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,239.34 : 584,079.21 = 232,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,239.34/584,079.21 = 232,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,239.34x = 584,079.21 × 232,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,239.34x = 135,653,015,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,653,015,646.46/423,239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,511.36

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