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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,544.10, 584,491.74 and 229,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,544.10, 584,491.74 and 229,952.04 is: 317,334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,544.10 : 584,491.74 = 229,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,544.10/584,491.74 = 229,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,544.10x = 584,491.74 × 229,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,544.10x = 134,405,067,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,405,067,976.15/423,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,334.29

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