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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,253.21, 584,106.27 and 232,273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,253.21, 584,106.27 and 232,273.43 is: 320,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,253.21 : 584,106.27 = 232,273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,253.21/584,106.27 = 232,273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,253.21x = 584,106.27 × 232,273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,253.21x = 135,672,369,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,672,369,148.70/423,253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,546.58

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