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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,860.76, 568,341.12 and 230,571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,860.76, 568,341.12 and 230,571.15 is: 318,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,860.76 : 568,341.12 = 230,571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,860.76/568,341.12 = 230,571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,860.76x = 568,341.12 × 230,571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,860.76x = 131,043,065,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,043,065,630.69/411,860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,173.22

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