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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,562.52, 566,554.62 and 231,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,562.52, 566,554.62 and 231,703 is: 319,737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,562.52 : 566,554.62 = 231,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,562.52/566,554.62 = 231,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,562.52x = 566,554.62 × 231,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,562.52x = 131,272,405,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,272,405,117.86/410,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,737.92

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