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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,788.94, 568,278.36 and 230,496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,788.94, 568,278.36 and 230,496.36 is: 318,090.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,788.94 : 568,278.36 = 230,496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,788.94/568,278.36 = 230,496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,788.94x = 568,278.36 × 230,496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,788.94x = 130,986,093,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,986,093,446.77/411,788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,090.36

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