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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,033.62, 581,019.54 and 230,042.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,033.62, 581,019.54 and 230,042.90 is: 317,455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,033.62 : 581,019.54 = 230,042.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,033.62/581,019.54 = 230,042.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,033.62x = 581,019.54 × 230,042.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,033.62x = 133,659,419,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,659,419,938.27/421,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,455.46

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