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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,229.96, 585,439.26 and 230,639.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,229.96, 585,439.26 and 230,639.54 is: 318,283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,229.96 : 585,439.26 = 230,639.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,229.96/585,439.26 = 230,639.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,229.96x = 585,439.26 × 230,639.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,229.96x = 135,025,441,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,025,441,624.34/424,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,283.61

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