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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,069.90, 585,220.97 and 230,477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,069.90, 585,220.97 and 230,477.61 is: 318,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,069.90 : 585,220.97 = 230,477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,069.90/585,220.97 = 230,477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,069.90x = 585,220.97 × 230,477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,069.90x = 134,880,330,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,880,330,487.48/424,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,061.55

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