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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,616.28, 584,572.96 and 230,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,616.28, 584,572.96 and 230,016.40 is: 317,413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,616.28 : 584,572.96 = 230,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,616.28/584,572.96 = 230,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,616.28x = 584,572.96 × 230,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,616.28x = 134,461,367,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,461,367,796.54/423,616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,413.13

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