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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,999.69, 568,512.58 and 230,686.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,999.69, 568,512.58 and 230,686.41 is: 318,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,999.69 : 568,512.58 = 230,686.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,999.69/568,512.58 = 230,686.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,999.69x = 568,512.58 × 230,686.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,999.69x = 131,148,126,120.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,148,126,120.04/411,999.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,320.93

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