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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,712.22, 584,730.54 and 230,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,712.22, 584,730.54 and 230,119.88 is: 317,569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,712.22 : 584,730.54 = 230,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,712.22/584,730.54 = 230,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,712.22x = 584,730.54 × 230,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,712.22x = 134,558,123,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,558,123,158.96/423,712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,569.61

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