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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,663.72, 581,893.86 and 230,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,663.72, 581,893.86 and 230,673.64 is: 318,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,663.72 : 581,893.86 = 230,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,663.72/581,893.86 = 230,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,663.72x = 581,893.86 × 230,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,663.72x = 134,227,574,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,227,574,779.85/421,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,328.49

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