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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,540.89, 581,714.10 and 230,550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,540.89, 581,714.10 and 230,550.18 is: 318,152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,540.89 : 581,714.10 = 230,550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,540.89/581,714.10 = 230,550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,540.89x = 581,714.10 × 230,550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,540.89x = 134,114,290,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,114,290,463.54/421,540.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,152.51

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