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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,255.29, 584,099.46 and 232,286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,255.29, 584,099.46 and 232,286.45 is: 320,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,255.29 : 584,099.46 = 232,286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,255.29/584,099.46 = 232,286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,255.29x = 584,099.46 × 232,286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,255.29x = 135,678,387,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,678,387,089.82/423,255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,559.23

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