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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,253.52, 584,106.71 and 232,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,253.52, 584,106.71 and 232,273.75 is: 320,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,253.52 : 584,106.71 = 232,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,253.52/584,106.71 = 232,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,253.52x = 584,106.71 × 232,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,253.52x = 135,672,655,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,672,655,931.86/423,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,547.02

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