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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,383.24, 584,248.92 and 229,786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,383.24, 584,248.92 and 229,786.56 is: 317,094.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,383.24 : 584,248.92 = 229,786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,383.24/584,248.92 = 229,786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,383.24x = 584,248.92 × 229,786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,383.24x = 134,252,549,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,252,549,510.52/423,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,094.62

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