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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,040.24, 565,855 and 231,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,040.24, 565,855 and 231,192.24 is: 319,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,040.24 : 565,855 = 231,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,040.24/565,855 = 231,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,040.24x = 565,855 × 231,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,040.24x = 130,821,284,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,821,284,965.20/410,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,044.99

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