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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,809.01, 584,849.97 and 230,215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,809.01, 584,849.97 and 230,215.77 is: 317,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,809.01 : 584,849.97 = 230,215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,809.01/584,849.97 = 230,215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,809.01x = 584,849.97 × 230,215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,809.01x = 134,641,686,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,641,686,178.03/423,809.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,694.25

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