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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,261.70, 584,122.41 and 232,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,261.70, 584,122.41 and 232,273.54 is: 320,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,261.70 : 584,122.41 = 232,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,261.70/584,122.41 = 232,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,261.70x = 584,122.41 × 232,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,261.70x = 135,676,179,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,676,179,964.03/423,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,549.15

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