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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,737.76, 568,200.96 and 230,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,737.76, 568,200.96 and 230,466.42 is: 318,045.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,737.76 : 568,200.96 = 230,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,737.76/568,200.96 = 230,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,737.76x = 568,200.96 × 230,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,737.76x = 130,951,241,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,951,241,091.76/411,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,045.26

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