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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,253.09, 584,096.43 and 232,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,253.09, 584,096.43 and 232,284.25 is: 320,556.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,253.09 : 584,096.43 = 232,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,253.09/584,096.43 = 232,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,253.09x = 584,096.43 × 232,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,253.09x = 135,676,401,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,676,401,170.23/423,253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,556.20

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