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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,974.16, 585,080.64 and 230,379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,974.16, 585,080.64 and 230,379.84 is: 317,922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,974.16 : 585,080.64 = 230,379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,974.16/585,080.64 = 230,379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,974.16x = 585,080.64 × 230,379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,974.16x = 134,790,784,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,790,784,230.30/423,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,922.17

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