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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,252.27, 584,104.98 and 232,272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,252.27, 584,104.98 and 232,272.50 is: 320,545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,252.27 : 584,104.98 = 232,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,252.27/584,104.98 = 232,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,252.27x = 584,104.98 × 232,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,252.27x = 135,671,521,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,671,521,046.53/423,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,545.29

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