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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,541.02, 567,894.24 and 230,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,541.02, 567,894.24 and 230,238.72 is: 317,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,541.02 : 567,894.24 = 230,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,541.02/567,894.24 = 230,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,541.02x = 567,894.24 × 230,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,541.02x = 130,751,242,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,751,242,912.97/411,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,711.33

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