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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,160.58, 581,027.52 and 306,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,160.58, 581,027.52 and 306,187.14 is: 422,411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,160.58 : 581,027.52 = 306,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,160.58/581,027.52 = 306,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,160.58x = 581,027.52 × 306,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,160.58x = 177,903,154,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,903,154,610.09/421,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,411.70

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