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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,005.16, 580,995.48 and 230,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,005.16, 580,995.48 and 230,030.40 is: 317,446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,005.16 : 580,995.48 = 230,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,005.16/580,995.48 = 230,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,005.16x = 580,995.48 × 230,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,005.16x = 133,646,622,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,646,622,662.59/421,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,446.52

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