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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,660.75, 581,905.60 and 230,674.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,660.75, 581,905.60 and 230,674.15 is: 318,337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,660.75 : 581,905.60 = 230,674.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,660.75/581,905.60 = 230,674.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,660.75x = 581,905.60 × 230,674.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,660.75x = 134,230,579,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,230,579,660.24/421,660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,337.86

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