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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,995.11, 585,116.97 and 230,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,995.11, 585,116.97 and 230,402.88 is: 317,957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,995.11 : 585,116.97 = 230,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,995.11/585,116.97 = 230,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,995.11x = 585,116.97 × 230,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,995.11x = 134,812,634,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,812,634,160.86/423,995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,957.99

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