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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,475.22, 584,396.37 and 229,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,475.22, 584,396.37 and 229,882.88 is: 317,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,475.22 : 584,396.37 = 229,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,475.22/584,396.37 = 229,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,475.22x = 584,396.37 × 229,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,475.22x = 134,342,717,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,342,717,675.16/423,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,238.68

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