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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,263.76, 584,120.82 and 232,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,263.76, 584,120.82 and 232,284.04 is: 320,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,263.76 : 584,120.82 = 232,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,263.76/584,120.82 = 232,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,263.76x = 584,120.82 × 232,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,263.76x = 135,681,943,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,681,943,917.71/423,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,561.21

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