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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,694.93, 581,945.56 and 230,711.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,694.93, 581,945.56 and 230,711.51 is: 318,385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,694.93 : 581,945.56 = 230,711.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,694.93/581,945.56 = 230,711.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,694.93x = 581,945.56 × 230,711.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,694.93x = 134,261,538,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,261,538,885.40/421,694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,385.47

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