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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,011.88, 580,989.61 and 230,021.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,011.88, 580,989.61 and 230,021.17 is: 317,425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,011.88 : 580,989.61 = 230,021.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,011.88/580,989.61 = 230,021.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,011.88x = 580,989.61 × 230,021.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,011.88x = 133,639,908,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,639,908,685.10/421,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,425.51

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