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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,265.20, 584,127.24 and 232,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,265.20, 584,127.24 and 232,277.04 is: 320,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,265.20 : 584,127.24 = 232,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,265.20/584,127.24 = 232,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,265.20x = 584,127.24 × 232,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,265.20x = 135,679,346,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,679,346,290.57/423,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,553.98

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