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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,245.91, 584,086.65 and 232,277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,245.91, 584,086.65 and 232,277.07 is: 320,546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,245.91 : 584,086.65 = 232,277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,245.91/584,086.65 = 232,277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,245.91x = 584,086.65 × 232,277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,245.91x = 135,669,935,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,669,935,688.12/423,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,546.36

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