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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,260.16, 584,106.18 and 232,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,260.16, 584,106.18 and 232,291.32 is: 320,565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,260.16 : 584,106.18 = 232,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,260.16/584,106.18 = 232,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,260.16x = 584,106.18 × 232,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,260.16x = 135,682,795,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,682,795,572.36/423,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,565.95

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