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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,666.60, 581,875.14 and 230,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,666.60, 581,875.14 and 230,641.96 is: 318,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,666.60 : 581,875.14 = 230,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,666.60/581,875.14 = 230,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,666.60x = 581,875.14 × 230,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,666.60x = 134,204,822,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,204,822,764.87/421,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,272.36

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