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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,244.16, 584,089.04 and 232,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,244.16, 584,089.04 and 232,270.16 is: 320,539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,244.16 : 584,089.04 = 232,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,244.16/584,089.04 = 232,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,244.16x = 584,089.04 × 232,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,244.16x = 135,666,454,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,666,454,775.05/423,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,539.46

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