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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,375.13, 581,493.71 and 230,386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,375.13, 581,493.71 and 230,386.49 is: 317,931.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,375.13 : 581,493.71 = 230,386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,375.13/581,493.71 = 230,386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,375.13x = 581,493.71 × 230,386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,375.13x = 133,968,293,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,968,293,652.05/421,375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,931.18

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