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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,238.96, 568,760.62 and 230,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,238.96, 568,760.62 and 230,926.40 is: 318,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,238.96 : 568,760.62 = 230,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,238.96/568,760.62 = 230,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,238.96x = 568,760.62 × 230,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,238.96x = 131,341,842,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,341,842,438.37/412,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,606.09

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