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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,713.70, 581,979.44 and 230,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,713.70, 581,979.44 and 230,727.10 is: 318,411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,713.70 : 581,979.44 = 230,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,713.70/581,979.44 = 230,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,713.70x = 581,979.44 × 230,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,713.70x = 134,278,428,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,278,428,450.82/421,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,411.35

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