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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,248.94, 584,081.82 and 232,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,248.94, 584,081.82 and 232,265.52 is: 320,525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,248.94 : 584,081.82 = 232,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,248.94/584,081.82 = 232,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,248.94x = 584,081.82 × 232,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,248.94x = 135,662,067,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,662,067,644.85/423,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,525.48

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