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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,596.54, 584,569.93 and 230,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,596.54, 584,569.93 and 230,004.14 is: 317,409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,596.54 : 584,569.93 = 230,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,596.54/584,569.93 = 230,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,596.54x = 584,569.93 × 230,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,596.54x = 134,453,504,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,453,504,019.51/423,596.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,409.35

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