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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,675.72, 581,910.42 and 230,685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,675.72, 581,910.42 and 230,685.64 is: 318,345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,675.72 : 581,910.42 = 230,685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,675.72/581,910.42 = 230,685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,675.72x = 581,910.42 × 230,685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,675.72x = 134,238,377,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,238,377,660.37/421,675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,345.05

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