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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,600.44, 401,207.52 and 230,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,600.44, 401,207.52 and 230,414.20 is: 318,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,600.44 : 401,207.52 = 230,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,600.44/401,207.52 = 230,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,600.44x = 401,207.52 × 230,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,600.44x = 92,443,909,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,443,909,754.78/290,600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,113.45

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