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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,250.77, 584,102.91 and 232,271.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,250.77, 584,102.91 and 232,271.00 is: 320,543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,250.77 : 584,102.91 = 232,271.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,250.77/584,102.91 = 232,271.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,250.77x = 584,102.91 × 232,271.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,250.77x = 135,670,164,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,670,164,088.10/423,250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,543.22

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