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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,277.95, 584,110.40 and 232,286.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,277.95, 584,110.40 and 232,286.43 is: 320,548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,277.95 : 584,110.40 = 232,286.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,277.95/584,110.40 = 232,286.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,277.95x = 584,110.40 × 232,286.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,277.95x = 135,680,919,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,680,919,541.87/423,277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,548.05

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