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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,381.24, 584,246.16 and 229,784.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,381.24, 584,246.16 and 229,784.56 is: 317,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,381.24 : 584,246.16 = 229,784.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,381.24/584,246.16 = 229,784.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,381.24x = 584,246.16 × 229,784.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,381.24x = 134,250,746,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,250,746,807.29/423,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,091.86

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