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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,260.28, 584,097.58 and 232,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,260.28, 584,097.58 and 232,276.84 is: 320,541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,260.28 : 584,097.58 = 232,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,260.28/584,097.58 = 232,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,260.28x = 584,097.58 × 232,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,260.28x = 135,672,340,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,672,340,134.05/423,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,541.16

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