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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,541.10, 584,487.59 and 229,949.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,541.10, 584,487.59 and 229,949.03 is: 317,330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,541.10 : 584,487.59 = 229,949.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,541.10/584,487.59 = 229,949.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,541.10x = 584,487.59 × 229,949.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,541.10x = 134,402,354,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,402,354,679.01/423,541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,330.13

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