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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,946.24, 582,286.44 and 230,971.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,946.24, 582,286.44 and 230,971.72 is: 318,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,946.24 : 582,286.44 = 230,971.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,946.24/582,286.44 = 230,971.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,946.24x = 582,286.44 × 230,971.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,946.24x = 134,491,700,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,491,700,579.48/421,946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,741.32

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