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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,806.96, 582,069.24 and 230,824.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,806.96, 582,069.24 and 230,824.08 is: 318,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,806.96 : 582,069.24 = 230,824.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,806.96/582,069.24 = 230,824.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,806.96x = 582,069.24 × 230,824.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,806.96x = 134,355,596,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,355,596,819.30/421,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,523.90

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