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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,723.60, 584,742.78 and 230,135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,723.60, 584,742.78 and 230,135.09 is: 317,588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,723.60 : 584,742.78 = 230,135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,723.60/584,742.78 = 230,135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,723.60x = 584,742.78 × 230,135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,723.60x = 134,569,831,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,569,831,337.84/423,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,588.71

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