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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,968.80, 564,363.12 and 230,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,968.80, 564,363.12 and 230,086.24 is: 317,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,968.80 : 564,363.12 = 230,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,968.80/564,363.12 = 230,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,968.80x = 564,363.12 × 230,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,968.80x = 129,852,188,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,852,188,275.47/408,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,511.23

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