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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,946.76, 582,286.10 and 230,958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,946.76, 582,286.10 and 230,958.44 is: 318,722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,946.76 : 582,286.10 = 230,958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,946.76/582,286.10 = 230,958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,946.76x = 582,286.10 × 230,958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,946.76x = 134,483,889,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,483,889,289.68/421,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,722.41

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