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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,286.28, 584,121.86 and 232,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,286.28, 584,121.86 and 232,294.76 is: 320,559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,286.28 : 584,121.86 = 232,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,286.28/584,121.86 = 232,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,286.28x = 584,121.86 × 232,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,286.28x = 135,688,447,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,688,447,279.45/423,286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,559.52

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