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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,189.79, 585,375.64 and 230,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,189.79, 585,375.64 and 230,591.08 is: 318,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,189.79 : 585,375.64 = 230,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,189.79/585,375.64 = 230,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,189.79x = 585,375.64 × 230,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,189.79x = 134,982,401,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,982,401,033.29/424,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,212.28

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