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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,948.75, 568,499.82 and 230,698.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,948.75, 568,499.82 and 230,698.98 is: 318,370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,948.75 : 568,499.82 = 230,698.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,948.75/568,499.82 = 230,698.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,948.75x = 568,499.82 × 230,698.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,948.75x = 131,152,328,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,152,328,604.18/411,948.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,370.50

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