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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,064.64, 581,109.84 and 230,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,064.64, 581,109.84 and 230,106.96 is: 317,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,064.64 : 581,109.84 = 230,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,064.64/581,109.84 = 230,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,064.64x = 581,109.84 × 230,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,064.64x = 133,717,418,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,717,418,708.49/421,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,569.81

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