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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,245.94, 584,077.68 and 232,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,245.94, 584,077.68 and 232,262.52 is: 320,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,245.94 : 584,077.68 = 232,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,245.94/584,077.68 = 232,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,245.94x = 584,077.68 × 232,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,245.94x = 135,659,353,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,659,353,832.55/423,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,521.34

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