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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,223.13, 581,288.21 and 230,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,223.13, 581,288.21 and 230,236.52 is: 317,726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,223.13 : 581,288.21 = 230,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,223.13/581,288.21 = 230,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,223.13x = 581,288.21 × 230,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,223.13x = 133,833,770,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,833,770,529.81/421,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,726.55

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