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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,267.98, 568,953.20 and 231,038.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,267.98, 568,953.20 and 231,038.34 is: 318,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,267.98 : 568,953.20 = 231,038.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,267.98/568,953.20 = 231,038.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,267.98x = 568,953.20 × 231,038.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,267.98x = 131,450,002,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,450,002,865.69/412,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,846.02

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