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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,354.88, 581,469.93 and 230,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,354.88, 581,469.93 and 230,369.84 is: 317,910.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,354.88 : 581,469.93 = 230,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,354.88/581,469.93 = 230,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,354.88x = 581,469.93 × 230,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,354.88x = 133,953,134,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,953,134,738.91/421,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,910.49

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