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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,400.01, 569,118.90 and 231,152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,400.01, 569,118.90 and 231,152.37 is: 318,994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,400.01 : 569,118.90 = 231,152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,400.01/569,118.90 = 231,152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,400.01x = 569,118.90 × 231,152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,400.01x = 131,553,182,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,553,182,546.79/412,400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,994.13

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