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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,869.64, 568,353.34 and 230,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,869.64, 568,353.34 and 230,580.12 is: 318,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,869.64 : 568,353.34 = 230,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,869.64/568,353.34 = 230,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,869.64x = 568,353.34 × 230,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,869.64x = 131,050,981,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,050,981,339.60/411,869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,185.58

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