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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,632.63, 581,852.84 and 230,645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,632.63, 581,852.84 and 230,645.97 is: 318,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,632.63 : 581,852.84 = 230,645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,632.63/581,852.84 = 230,645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,632.63x = 581,852.84 × 230,645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,632.63x = 134,202,011,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,202,011,525.83/421,632.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,291.33

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