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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,254.09, 584,097.81 and 232,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,254.09, 584,097.81 and 232,285.25 is: 320,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,254.09 : 584,097.81 = 232,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,254.09/584,097.81 = 232,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,254.09x = 584,097.81 × 232,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,254.09x = 135,677,305,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,677,305,820.30/423,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,557.58

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