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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,256.48, 581,334.70 and 230,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,256.48, 581,334.70 and 230,271.24 is: 317,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,256.48 : 581,334.70 = 230,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,256.48/581,334.70 = 230,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,256.48x = 581,334.70 × 230,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,256.48x = 133,864,662,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,864,662,224.03/421,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,774.73

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