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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,669.01, 581,916.93 and 230,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,669.01, 581,916.93 and 230,682.40 is: 318,349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,669.01 : 581,916.93 = 230,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,669.01/581,916.93 = 230,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,669.01x = 581,916.93 × 230,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,669.01x = 134,237,992,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,237,992,558.24/421,669.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,349.21

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