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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,250.02, 584,101.87 and 232,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,250.02, 584,101.87 and 232,270.25 is: 320,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,250.02 : 584,101.87 = 232,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,250.02/584,101.87 = 232,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,250.02x = 584,101.87 × 232,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,250.02x = 135,669,487,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,669,487,370.37/423,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,542.19

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