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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,250.96, 584,084.56 and 232,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,250.96, 584,084.56 and 232,267.52 is: 320,528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,250.96 : 584,084.56 = 232,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,250.96/584,084.56 = 232,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,250.96x = 584,084.56 × 232,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,250.96x = 135,663,872,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,663,872,221.49/423,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,528.21

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