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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,161.63, 585,354.32 and 230,582.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,161.63, 585,354.32 and 230,582.43 is: 318,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,161.63 : 585,354.32 = 230,582.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,161.63/585,354.32 = 230,582.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,161.63x = 585,354.32 × 230,582.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,161.63x = 134,972,420,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,972,420,363.69/424,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,209.88

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