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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,716.58, 581,968.20 and 230,730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,716.58, 581,968.20 and 230,730.73 is: 318,408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,716.58 : 581,968.20 = 230,730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,716.58/581,968.20 = 230,730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,716.58x = 581,968.20 × 230,730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,716.58x = 134,277,947,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,277,947,622.79/421,716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,408.04

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