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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,197.64, 581,292.54 and 230,239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,197.64, 581,292.54 and 230,239.36 is: 317,752.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,197.64 : 581,292.54 = 230,239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,197.64/581,292.54 = 230,239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,197.64x = 581,292.54 × 230,239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,197.64x = 133,836,422,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,836,422,382.37/421,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,752.07

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