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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,394.72, 567,777.28 and 230,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,394.72, 567,777.28 and 230,116.72 is: 317,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,394.72 : 567,777.28 = 230,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,394.72/567,777.28 = 230,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,394.72x = 567,777.28 × 230,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,394.72x = 130,655,045,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,655,045,364.12/411,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,590.48

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