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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,821.21, 568,313.51 and 230,533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,821.21, 568,313.51 and 230,533.49 is: 318,136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,821.21 : 568,313.51 = 230,533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,821.21/568,313.51 = 230,533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,821.21x = 568,313.51 × 230,533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,821.21x = 131,015,297,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,015,297,142.57/411,821.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,136.35

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