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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,261.20, 584,121.72 and 232,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,261.20, 584,121.72 and 232,273.04 is: 320,548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,261.20 : 584,121.72 = 232,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,261.20/584,121.72 = 232,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,261.20x = 584,121.72 × 232,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,261.20x = 135,675,727,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,675,727,634.43/423,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,548.46

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