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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,778.61, 582,053.85 and 230,791.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,778.61, 582,053.85 and 230,791.95 is: 318,492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,778.61 : 582,053.85 = 230,791.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,778.61/582,053.85 = 230,791.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,778.61x = 582,053.85 × 230,791.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,778.61x = 134,333,343,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,333,343,046.51/421,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,492.55

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