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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,588.92, 581,780.34 and 230,598.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,588.92, 581,780.34 and 230,598.18 is: 318,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,588.92 : 581,780.34 = 230,598.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,588.92/581,780.34 = 230,598.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,588.92x = 581,780.34 × 230,598.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,588.92x = 134,157,487,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,157,487,563.78/421,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,218.72

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