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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,282.12, 584,136.45 and 232,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,282.12, 584,136.45 and 232,313.28 is: 320,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,282.12 : 584,136.45 = 232,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,282.12/584,136.45 = 232,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,282.12x = 584,136.45 × 232,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,282.12x = 135,702,654,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,702,654,667.06/423,282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,596.24

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