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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,710.94, 581,969.50 and 230,728.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,710.94, 581,969.50 and 230,728.43 is: 318,409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,710.94 : 581,969.50 = 230,728.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,710.94/581,969.50 = 230,728.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,710.94x = 581,969.50 × 230,728.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,710.94x = 134,276,909,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,276,909,042.89/421,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,409.83

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