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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,265.98, 568,950.44 and 231,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,265.98, 568,950.44 and 231,036.34 is: 318,843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,265.98 : 568,950.44 = 231,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,265.98/568,950.44 = 231,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,265.98x = 568,950.44 × 231,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,265.98x = 131,448,227,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,448,227,298.99/412,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,843.26

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