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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,588.58, 584,562.45 and 230,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,588.58, 584,562.45 and 230,004.52 is: 317,411.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,588.58 : 584,562.45 = 230,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,588.58/584,562.45 = 230,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,588.58x = 584,562.45 × 230,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,588.58x = 134,452,005,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,452,005,722.27/423,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,411.78

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