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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,788.08, 584,832.38 and 230,197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,788.08, 584,832.38 and 230,197.57 is: 317,675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,788.08 : 584,832.38 = 230,197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,788.08/584,832.38 = 230,197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,788.08x = 584,832.38 × 230,197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,788.08x = 134,626,992,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,626,992,733.32/423,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,675.27

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