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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,761.88, 584,795.69 and 230,173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,761.88, 584,795.69 and 230,173.36 is: 317,641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,761.88 : 584,795.69 = 230,173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,761.88/584,795.69 = 230,173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,761.88x = 584,795.69 × 230,173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,761.88x = 134,604,388,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,604,388,880.82/423,761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,641.57

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