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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,240.03, 585,462.33 and 230,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,240.03, 585,462.33 and 230,660.76 is: 318,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,240.03 : 585,462.33 = 230,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,240.03/585,462.33 = 230,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,240.03x = 585,462.33 × 230,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,240.03x = 135,043,188,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,043,188,184.66/424,240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,317.88

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