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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,260.76, 584,116.68 and 232,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,260.76, 584,116.68 and 232,281.04 is: 320,557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,260.76 : 584,116.68 = 232,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,260.76/584,116.68 = 232,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,260.76x = 584,116.68 × 232,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,260.76x = 135,679,229,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,679,229,911.75/423,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,557.07

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