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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,271.17, 584,121.24 and 232,302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,271.17, 584,121.24 and 232,302.33 is: 320,581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,271.17 : 584,121.24 = 232,302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,271.17/584,121.24 = 232,302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,271.17x = 584,121.24 × 232,302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,271.17x = 135,692,725,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,692,725,054.49/423,271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,581.07

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