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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,477.35, 581,643.33 and 230,486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,477.35, 581,643.33 and 230,486.64 is: 318,074.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,477.35 : 581,643.33 = 230,486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,477.35/581,643.33 = 230,486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,477.35x = 581,643.33 × 230,486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,477.35x = 134,061,016,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,061,016,810.11/421,477.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,074.07

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