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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,375.03, 584,252.55 and 229,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,375.03, 584,252.55 and 229,783.08 is: 317,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,375.03 : 584,252.55 = 229,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,375.03/584,252.55 = 229,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,375.03x = 584,252.55 × 229,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,375.03x = 134,251,350,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,251,350,436.85/423,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,097.94

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