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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,666.21, 581,913.08 and 230,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,666.21, 581,913.08 and 230,679.60 is: 318,345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,666.21 : 581,913.08 = 230,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,666.21/581,913.08 = 230,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,666.21x = 581,913.08 × 230,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,666.21x = 134,235,476,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,235,476,529.17/421,666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,345.35

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