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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,541.27, 567,894.58 and 230,238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,541.27, 567,894.58 and 230,238.97 is: 317,711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,541.27 : 567,894.58 = 230,238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,541.27/567,894.58 = 230,238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,541.27x = 567,894.58 × 230,238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,541.27x = 130,751,463,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,751,463,167.78/411,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,711.67

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