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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,270.81, 584,130.56 and 232,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,270.81, 584,130.56 and 232,291.08 is: 320,570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,270.81 : 584,130.56 = 232,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,270.81/584,130.56 = 232,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,270.81x = 584,130.56 × 232,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,270.81x = 135,688,317,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,688,317,481.95/423,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,570.93

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