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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,251.91, 584,094.92 and 232,283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,251.91, 584,094.92 and 232,283.07 is: 320,554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,251.91 : 584,094.92 = 232,283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,251.91/584,094.92 = 232,283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,251.91x = 584,094.92 × 232,283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,251.91x = 135,675,360,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,675,360,027.59/423,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,554.63

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