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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,921.65, 582,250.91 and 230,933.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,921.65, 582,250.91 and 230,933.37 is: 318,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,921.65 : 582,250.91 = 230,933.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,921.65/582,250.91 = 230,933.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,921.65x = 582,250.91 × 230,933.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,921.65x = 134,461,163,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,461,163,677.20/421,921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,687.52

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