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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,912.53, 582,216.86 and 230,889.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,912.53, 582,216.86 and 230,889.02 is: 318,614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,912.53 : 582,216.86 = 230,889.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,912.53/582,216.86 = 230,889.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,912.53x = 582,216.86 × 230,889.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,912.53x = 134,427,480,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,427,480,232.88/421,912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,614.57

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