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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,284.76, 568,943.05 and 231,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,284.76, 568,943.05 and 231,004.33 is: 318,780.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,284.76 : 568,943.05 = 231,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,284.76/568,943.05 = 231,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,284.76x = 568,943.05 × 231,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,284.76x = 131,428,308,073.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,428,308,073.41/412,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,780.42

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