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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,374.02, 584,251.18 and 229,782.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,374.02, 584,251.18 and 229,782.07 is: 317,096.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,374.02 : 584,251.18 = 229,782.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,374.02/584,251.18 = 229,782.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,374.02x = 584,251.18 × 229,782.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,374.02x = 134,250,445,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,250,445,540.34/423,374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,096.56

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