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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,373.28, 584,250.18 and 229,781.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,373.28, 584,250.18 and 229,781.33 is: 317,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,373.28 : 584,250.18 = 229,781.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,373.28/584,250.18 = 229,781.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,373.28x = 584,250.18 × 229,781.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,373.28x = 134,249,783,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,249,783,787.48/423,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,095.55

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