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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,109.61, 554,920.56 and 230,043.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,109.61, 554,920.56 and 230,043.74 is: 317,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,109.61 : 554,920.56 = 230,043.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,109.61/554,920.56 = 230,043.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,109.61x = 554,920.56 × 230,043.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,109.61x = 127,655,998,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,655,998,250.69/402,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,465.68

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