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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,221.12, 568,835.46 and 230,902.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,221.12, 568,835.46 and 230,902.38 is: 318,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,221.12 : 568,835.46 = 230,902.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,221.12/568,835.46 = 230,902.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,221.12x = 568,835.46 × 230,902.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,221.12x = 131,345,461,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,345,461,542.40/412,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,628.66

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