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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,757.10, 584,789.07 and 230,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,757.10, 584,789.07 and 230,166.68 is: 317,632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,757.10 : 584,789.07 = 230,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,757.10/584,789.07 = 230,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,757.10x = 584,789.07 × 230,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,757.10x = 134,598,955,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,598,955,818.24/423,757.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,632.34

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