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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,580.24, 581,768.64 and 230,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,580.24, 581,768.64 and 230,589.44 is: 318,206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,580.24 : 581,768.64 = 230,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,580.24/581,768.64 = 230,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,580.24x = 581,768.64 × 230,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,580.24x = 134,149,704,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,149,704,907.16/421,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,206.81

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