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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,263.98, 568,947.68 and 231,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,263.98, 568,947.68 and 231,034.35 is: 318,840.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,263.98 : 568,947.68 = 231,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,263.98/568,947.68 = 231,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,263.98x = 568,947.68 × 231,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,263.98x = 131,446,453,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,446,453,432.90/412,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,840.50

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