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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,280.26, 584,113.59 and 232,288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,280.26, 584,113.59 and 232,288.74 is: 320,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,280.26 : 584,113.59 = 232,288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,280.26/584,113.59 = 232,288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,280.26x = 584,113.59 × 232,288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,280.26x = 135,683,009,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,683,009,837.98/423,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,551.23

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