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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,022.24, 580,993.62 and 230,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,022.24, 580,993.62 and 230,042.24 is: 317,448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,022.24 : 580,993.62 = 230,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,022.24/580,993.62 = 230,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,022.24x = 580,993.62 × 230,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,022.24x = 133,653,073,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,653,073,770.51/421,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,448.96

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