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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,244.86, 584,054.64 and 232,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,244.86, 584,054.64 and 232,243.17 is: 320,482.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,244.86 : 584,054.64 = 232,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,244.86/584,054.64 = 232,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,244.86x = 584,054.64 × 232,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,244.86x = 135,642,701,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,642,701,046.81/423,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,482.81

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