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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,276.92, 584,131.76 and 232,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,276.92, 584,131.76 and 232,302.52 is: 320,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,276.92 : 584,131.76 = 232,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,276.92/584,131.76 = 232,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,276.92x = 584,131.76 × 232,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,276.92x = 135,695,279,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,695,279,860.04/423,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,582.75

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