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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,955.24, 582,298.88 and 230,980.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,955.24, 582,298.88 and 230,980.72 is: 318,753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,955.24 : 582,298.88 = 230,980.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,955.24/582,298.88 = 230,980.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,955.24x = 582,298.88 × 230,980.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,955.24x = 134,499,814,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,499,814,557.59/421,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,753.75

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