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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,035.24, 565,848.10 and 231,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,035.24, 565,848.10 and 231,187.24 is: 319,038.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,035.24 : 565,848.10 = 231,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,035.24/565,848.10 = 231,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,035.24x = 565,848.10 × 231,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,035.24x = 130,816,860,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,816,860,498.24/410,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,038.09

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