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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,258.62, 584,104.02 and 232,289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,258.62, 584,104.02 and 232,289.78 is: 320,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,258.62 : 584,104.02 = 232,289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,258.62/584,104.02 = 232,289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,258.62x = 584,104.02 × 232,289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,258.62x = 135,681,394,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,681,394,302.92/423,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,563.81

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