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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,356.92, 581,472.56 and 230,370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,356.92, 581,472.56 and 230,370.32 is: 317,911.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,356.92 : 581,472.56 = 230,370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,356.92/581,472.56 = 230,370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,356.92x = 581,472.56 × 230,370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,356.92x = 133,954,019,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,954,019,718.42/421,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,911.05

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