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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,736.17, 568,066.40 and 230,419.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,736.17, 568,066.40 and 230,419.29 is: 317,906.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,736.17 : 568,066.40 = 230,419.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,736.17/568,066.40 = 230,419.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,736.17x = 568,066.40 × 230,419.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,736.17x = 130,893,458,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,893,458,403.08/411,736.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,906.14

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