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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,426.98, 584,326.74 and 229,838.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,426.98, 584,326.74 and 229,838.54 is: 317,175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,426.98 : 584,326.74 = 229,838.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,426.98/584,326.74 = 229,838.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,426.98x = 584,326.74 × 229,838.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,426.98x = 134,300,802,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,300,802,744.82/423,426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,175.83

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