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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,163.23, 617,304.38 and 231,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,163.23, 617,304.38 and 231,375.68 is: 347,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,163.23 : 617,304.38 = 231,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,163.23/617,304.38 = 231,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,163.23x = 617,304.38 × 231,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,163.23x = 142,829,220,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,829,220,689.48/411,163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,378.39

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