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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,256.52, 584,110.86 and 232,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,256.52, 584,110.86 and 232,276.76 is: 320,551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,256.52 : 584,110.86 = 232,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,256.52/584,110.86 = 232,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,256.52x = 584,110.86 × 232,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,256.52x = 135,675,378,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,675,378,041.61/423,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,551.18

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