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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,621.58, 568,018.47 and 230,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,621.58, 568,018.47 and 230,356.54 is: 317,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,621.58 : 568,018.47 = 230,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,621.58/568,018.47 = 230,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,621.58x = 568,018.47 × 230,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,621.58x = 130,846,769,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,846,769,405.29/411,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,881.22

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