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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,869.88, 584,931.03 and 230,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,869.88, 584,931.03 and 230,272.59 is: 317,771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,869.88 : 584,931.03 = 230,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,869.88/584,931.03 = 230,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,869.88x = 584,931.03 × 230,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,869.88x = 134,693,583,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,693,583,249.47/423,869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,771.07

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