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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,237.96, 568,759.24 and 230,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,237.96, 568,759.24 and 230,925.40 is: 318,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,237.96 : 568,759.24 = 230,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,237.96/568,759.24 = 230,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,237.96x = 568,759.24 × 230,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,237.96x = 131,340,955,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,340,955,000.70/412,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,604.71

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