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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,275.17, 567,572.16 and 229,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,275.17, 567,572.16 and 229,994.74 is: 317,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,275.17 : 567,572.16 = 229,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,275.17/567,572.16 = 229,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,275.17x = 567,572.16 × 229,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,275.17x = 130,538,611,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,538,611,370.44/411,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,399.69

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