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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,822.26, 582,114.72 and 230,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,822.26, 582,114.72 and 230,835.72 is: 318,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,822.26 : 582,114.72 = 230,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,822.26/582,114.72 = 230,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,822.26x = 582,114.72 × 230,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,822.26x = 134,372,870,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,372,870,513.80/421,822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,553.29

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