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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,257.30, 584,111.88 and 232,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,257.30, 584,111.88 and 232,277.48 is: 320,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,257.30 : 584,111.88 = 232,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,257.30/584,111.88 = 232,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,257.30x = 584,111.88 × 232,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,257.30x = 135,676,035,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,676,035,524.46/423,257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,552.15

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