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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,276.95, 584,109.03 and 232,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,276.95, 584,109.03 and 232,285.43 is: 320,546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,276.95 : 584,109.03 = 232,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,276.95/584,109.03 = 232,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,276.95x = 584,109.03 × 232,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,276.95x = 135,680,013,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,680,013,118.46/423,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,546.67

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