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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,868.88, 584,929.65 and 230,271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,868.88, 584,929.65 and 230,271.59 is: 317,769.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,868.88 : 584,929.65 = 230,271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,868.88/584,929.65 = 230,271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,868.88x = 584,929.65 × 230,271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,868.88x = 134,692,682,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,692,682,869.49/423,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,769.69

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