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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,272.66, 584,097.90 and 232,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,272.66, 584,097.90 and 232,289.24 is: 320,549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,272.66 : 584,097.90 = 232,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,272.66/584,097.90 = 232,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,272.66x = 584,097.90 × 232,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,272.66x = 135,679,657,276.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,679,657,276.60/423,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,549.07

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