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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,485.09, 581,654.01 and 230,494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,485.09, 581,654.01 and 230,494.38 is: 318,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,485.09 : 581,654.01 = 230,494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,485.09/581,654.01 = 230,494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,485.09x = 581,654.01 × 230,494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,485.09x = 134,067,977,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,067,977,501.19/421,485.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,084.75

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