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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,427.98, 584,328.12 and 229,839.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,427.98, 584,328.12 and 229,839.54 is: 317,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,427.98 : 584,328.12 = 229,839.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,427.98/584,328.12 = 229,839.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,427.98x = 584,328.12 × 229,839.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,427.98x = 134,301,706,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,301,706,309.87/423,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,177.21

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