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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,246.92, 584,088.02 and 232,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,246.92, 584,088.02 and 232,278.08 is: 320,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,246.92 : 584,088.02 = 232,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,246.92/584,088.02 = 232,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,246.92x = 584,088.02 × 232,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,246.92x = 135,670,843,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,670,843,836.60/423,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,547.74

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