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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,587.08, 584,560.38 and 230,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,587.08, 584,560.38 and 230,003.02 is: 317,409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,587.08 : 584,560.38 = 230,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,587.08/584,560.38 = 230,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,587.08x = 584,560.38 × 230,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,587.08x = 134,450,652,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,450,652,772.35/423,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,409.71

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