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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,579.89, 581,767.92 and 230,589.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,579.89, 581,767.92 and 230,589.18 is: 318,206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,579.89 : 581,767.92 = 230,589.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,579.89/581,767.92 = 230,589.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,579.89x = 581,767.92 × 230,589.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,579.89x = 134,149,387,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,149,387,623.11/421,579.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,206.33

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