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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,540.27, 567,893.21 and 230,237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,540.27, 567,893.21 and 230,237.97 is: 317,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,540.27 : 567,893.21 = 230,237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,540.27/567,893.21 = 230,237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,540.27x = 567,893.21 × 230,237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,540.27x = 130,750,578,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,750,578,695.99/411,540.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,710.29

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