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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,550.91, 567,962.34 and 230,252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,550.91, 567,962.34 and 230,252.05 is: 317,760.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,550.91 : 567,962.34 = 230,252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,550.91/567,962.34 = 230,252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,550.91x = 567,962.34 × 230,252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,550.91x = 130,774,491,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,774,491,687.89/411,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,760.18

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