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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,924.15, 582,254.35 and 230,935.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,924.15, 582,254.35 and 230,935.87 is: 318,690.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,924.15 : 582,254.35 = 230,935.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,924.15/582,254.35 = 230,935.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,924.15x = 582,254.35 × 230,935.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,924.15x = 134,463,414,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,463,414,878.53/421,924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,690.97

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