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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,382.24, 584,247.54 and 229,785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,382.24, 584,247.54 and 229,785.56 is: 317,093.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,382.24 : 584,247.54 = 229,785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,382.24/584,247.54 = 229,785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,382.24x = 584,247.54 × 229,785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,382.24x = 134,251,648,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,251,648,157.52/423,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,093.24

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