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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,112.11, 554,924.01 and 230,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,112.11, 554,924.01 and 230,046.24 is: 317,469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,112.11 : 554,924.01 = 230,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,112.11/554,924.01 = 230,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,112.11x = 554,924.01 × 230,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,112.11x = 127,658,181,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,658,181,986.22/402,112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,469.13

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