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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,651.32, 581,893.08 and 230,664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,651.32, 581,893.08 and 230,664.66 is: 318,325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,651.32 : 581,893.08 = 230,664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,651.32/581,893.08 = 230,664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,651.32x = 581,893.08 × 230,664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,651.32x = 134,222,169,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,222,169,454.55/421,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,325.03

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