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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,230.48, 584,057.25 and 229,638.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,230.48, 584,057.25 and 229,638.14 is: 316,900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,230.48 : 584,057.25 = 229,638.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,230.48/584,057.25 = 229,638.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,230.48x = 584,057.25 × 229,638.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,230.48x = 134,121,820,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,121,820,543.52/423,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,900.19

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