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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,243.36, 584,052.57 and 232,241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,243.36, 584,052.57 and 232,241.67 is: 320,480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,243.36 : 584,052.57 = 232,241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,243.36/584,052.57 = 232,241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,243.36x = 584,052.57 × 232,241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,243.36x = 135,641,344,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,641,344,224.59/423,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,480.74

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