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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,437.52, 584,346.24 and 232,452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,437.52, 584,346.24 and 232,452.48 is: 320,785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,437.52 : 584,346.24 = 232,452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,437.52/584,346.24 = 232,452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,437.52x = 584,346.24 × 232,452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,437.52x = 135,832,732,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,832,732,666.68/423,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,785.77

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