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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,814.49, 568,315.87 and 230,525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,814.49, 568,315.87 and 230,525.35 is: 318,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,814.49 : 568,315.87 = 230,525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,814.49/568,315.87 = 230,525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,814.49x = 568,315.87 × 230,525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,814.49x = 131,011,213,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,011,213,893.15/411,814.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,131.63

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