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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,256.54, 585,484.03 and 230,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,256.54, 585,484.03 and 230,675.31 is: 318,337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,256.54 : 585,484.03 = 230,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,256.54/585,484.03 = 230,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,256.54x = 585,484.03 × 230,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,256.54x = 135,056,710,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,056,710,408.64/424,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,337.37

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