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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,719.75, 566,793.26 and 231,871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,719.75, 566,793.26 and 231,871.75 is: 319,983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,719.75 : 566,793.26 = 231,871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,719.75/566,793.26 = 231,871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,719.75x = 566,793.26 × 231,871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,719.75x = 131,423,345,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,423,345,084.41/410,719.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,983.02

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