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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,261.76, 584,118.06 and 232,282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,261.76, 584,118.06 and 232,282.04 is: 320,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,261.76 : 584,118.06 = 232,282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,261.76/584,118.06 = 232,282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,261.76x = 584,118.06 × 232,282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,261.76x = 135,680,134,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,680,134,577.64/423,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,558.45

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