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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,190.79, 585,377.02 and 230,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,190.79, 585,377.02 and 230,592.08 is: 318,213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,190.79 : 585,377.02 = 230,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,190.79/585,377.02 = 230,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,190.79x = 585,377.02 × 230,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,190.79x = 134,983,304,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,983,304,626.00/424,190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,213.66

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