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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,248.77, 584,100.14 and 232,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,248.77, 584,100.14 and 232,269 is: 320,540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,248.77 : 584,100.14 = 232,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,248.77/584,100.14 = 232,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,248.77x = 584,100.14 × 232,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,248.77x = 135,668,355,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,668,355,417.66/423,248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,540.46

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