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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,361.26, 584,245.44 and 232,392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,361.26, 584,245.44 and 232,392.42 is: 320,705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,361.26 : 584,245.44 = 232,392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,361.26/584,245.44 = 232,392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,361.26x = 584,245.44 × 232,392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,361.26x = 135,774,211,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,774,211,675.57/423,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,705.33

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