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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,272.81, 584,133.32 and 232,293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,272.81, 584,133.32 and 232,293.08 is: 320,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,272.81 : 584,133.32 = 232,293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,272.81/584,133.32 = 232,293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,272.81x = 584,133.32 × 232,293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,272.81x = 135,690,128,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,690,128,033.43/423,272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,573.69

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