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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,247.15, 584,097.90 and 232,267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,247.15, 584,097.90 and 232,267.37 is: 320,538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,247.15 : 584,097.90 = 232,267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,247.15/584,097.90 = 232,267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,247.15x = 584,097.90 × 232,267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,247.15x = 135,666,883,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,666,883,055.52/423,247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,538.21

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