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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,240.93, 568,885.55 and 230,952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,240.93, 568,885.55 and 230,952.26 is: 318,710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,240.93 : 568,885.55 = 230,952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,240.93/568,885.55 = 230,952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,240.93x = 568,885.55 × 230,952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,240.93x = 131,385,403,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,385,403,721.30/412,240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,710.24

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