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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,259.92, 584,079.48 and 232,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,259.92, 584,079.48 and 232,269.48 is: 320,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,259.92 : 584,079.48 = 232,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,259.92/584,079.48 = 232,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,259.92x = 584,079.48 × 232,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,259.92x = 135,663,837,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,663,837,098.27/423,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,521.34

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