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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,257.27, 584,111.85 and 232,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,257.27, 584,111.85 and 232,277.54 is: 320,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,257.27 : 584,111.85 = 232,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,257.27/584,111.85 = 232,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,257.27x = 584,111.85 × 232,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,257.27x = 135,676,063,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,676,063,602.85/423,257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,552.23

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