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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,256.12, 584,100.57 and 232,287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,256.12, 584,100.57 and 232,287.28 is: 320,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,256.12 : 584,100.57 = 232,287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,256.12/584,100.57 = 232,287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,256.12x = 584,100.57 × 232,287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,256.12x = 135,679,132,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,679,132,651.75/423,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,560.36

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