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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,233.27, 585,453.45 and 230,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,233.27, 585,453.45 and 230,654 is: 318,308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,233.27 : 585,453.45 = 230,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,233.27/585,453.45 = 230,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,233.27x = 585,453.45 × 230,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,233.27x = 135,037,180,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,037,180,056.30/424,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,308.79

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