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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,252.52, 584,105.33 and 232,272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,252.52, 584,105.33 and 232,272.75 is: 320,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,252.52 : 584,105.33 = 232,272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,252.52/584,105.33 = 232,272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,252.52x = 584,105.33 × 232,272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,252.52x = 135,671,751,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,671,751,288.76/423,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,545.64

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