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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,001.57, 580,975.38 and 230,010.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,001.57, 580,975.38 and 230,010.86 is: 317,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,001.57 : 580,975.38 = 230,010.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,001.57/580,975.38 = 230,010.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,001.57x = 580,975.38 × 230,010.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,001.57x = 133,630,643,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,630,643,887.75/421,001.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,411.28

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