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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,658.27, 581,892.99 and 230,667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,658.27, 581,892.99 and 230,667.56 is: 318,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,658.27 : 581,892.99 = 230,667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,658.27/581,892.99 = 230,667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,658.27x = 581,892.99 × 230,667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,658.27x = 134,223,833,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,223,833,274.94/421,658.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,323.73

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