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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,287.66, 584,118.60 and 232,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,287.66, 584,118.60 and 232,304.24 is: 320,569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,287.66 : 584,118.60 = 232,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,287.66/584,118.60 = 232,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,287.66x = 584,118.60 × 232,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,287.66x = 135,693,227,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,693,227,442.86/423,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,569.77

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