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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,560.72, 581,749.56 and 230,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,560.72, 581,749.56 and 230,577.84 is: 318,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,560.72 : 581,749.56 = 230,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,560.72/581,749.56 = 230,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,560.72x = 581,749.56 × 230,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,560.72x = 134,138,556,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,138,556,965.75/421,560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,195.10

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