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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,247.94, 584,080.44 and 232,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,247.94, 584,080.44 and 232,264.52 is: 320,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,247.94 : 584,080.44 = 232,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,247.94/584,080.44 = 232,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,247.94x = 584,080.44 × 232,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,247.94x = 135,661,163,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,661,163,037.99/423,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,524.10

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