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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,004.08, 580,978.83 and 230,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,004.08, 580,978.83 and 230,013.37 is: 317,414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,004.08 : 580,978.83 = 230,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,004.08/580,978.83 = 230,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,004.08x = 580,978.83 × 230,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,004.08x = 133,632,898,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,632,898,586.96/421,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,414.74

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