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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,227.49, 584,053.12 and 229,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,227.49, 584,053.12 and 229,635.14 is: 316,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,227.49 : 584,053.12 = 229,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,227.49/584,053.12 = 229,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,227.49x = 584,053.12 × 229,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,227.49x = 134,119,118,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,119,118,830.46/423,227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,896.05

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