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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,258.44, 584,111.52 and 232,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,258.44, 584,111.52 and 232,273.40 is: 320,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,258.44 : 584,111.52 = 232,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,258.44/584,111.52 = 232,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,258.44x = 584,111.52 × 232,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,258.44x = 135,673,568,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,673,568,729.57/423,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,545.45

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