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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,541.72, 567,949.66 and 230,242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,541.72, 567,949.66 and 230,242.86 is: 317,747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,541.72 : 567,949.66 = 230,242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,541.72/567,949.66 = 230,242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,541.72x = 567,949.66 × 230,242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,541.72x = 130,766,353,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,766,353,478.82/411,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,747.50

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