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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,728.60, 584,749.68 and 230,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,728.60, 584,749.68 and 230,140.08 is: 317,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,728.60 : 584,749.68 = 230,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,728.60/584,749.68 = 230,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,728.60x = 584,749.68 × 230,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,728.60x = 134,574,338,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,574,338,135.17/423,728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,595.60

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