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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,786.08, 584,829.62 and 230,195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,786.08, 584,829.62 and 230,195.57 is: 317,672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,786.08 : 584,829.62 = 230,195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,786.08/584,829.62 = 230,195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,786.08x = 584,829.62 × 230,195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,786.08x = 134,625,187,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,625,187,806.56/423,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,672.51

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