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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,253.02, 584,106.02 and 232,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,253.02, 584,106.02 and 232,273.25 is: 320,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,253.02 : 584,106.02 = 232,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,253.02/584,106.02 = 232,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,253.02x = 584,106.02 × 232,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,253.02x = 135,672,199,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,672,199,528.07/423,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,546.32

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