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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,255.12, 584,099.19 and 232,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,255.12, 584,099.19 and 232,286.28 is: 320,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,255.12 : 584,099.19 = 232,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,255.12/584,099.19 = 232,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,255.12x = 584,099.19 × 232,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,255.12x = 135,678,227,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,678,227,996.11/423,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,558.98

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