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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,555.24, 567,968.31 and 230,256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,555.24, 567,968.31 and 230,256.36 is: 317,766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,555.24 : 567,968.31 = 230,256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,555.24/567,968.31 = 230,256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,555.24x = 567,968.31 × 230,256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,555.24x = 130,778,315,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,778,315,655.95/411,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,766.13

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