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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,240.34, 584,080.59 and 232,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,240.34, 584,080.59 and 232,252.06 is: 320,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,240.34 : 584,080.59 = 232,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,240.34/584,080.59 = 232,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,240.34x = 584,080.59 × 232,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,240.34x = 135,653,920,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,653,920,233.52/423,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,512.74

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