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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,806.54, 582,093.06 and 230,819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,806.54, 582,093.06 and 230,819.94 is: 318,531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,806.54 : 582,093.06 = 230,819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,806.54/582,093.06 = 230,819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,806.54x = 582,093.06 × 230,819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,806.54x = 134,358,685,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,358,685,183.62/421,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,531.54

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