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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,252.61, 584,095.73 and 232,283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,252.61, 584,095.73 and 232,283.77 is: 320,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,252.61 : 584,095.73 = 232,283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,252.61/584,095.73 = 232,283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,252.61x = 584,095.73 × 232,283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,252.61x = 135,675,958,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,675,958,205.30/423,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,555.51

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