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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,410.24, 569,166.08 and 231,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,410.24, 569,166.08 and 231,152.96 is: 319,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,410.24 : 569,166.08 = 231,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,410.24/569,166.08 = 231,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,410.24x = 569,166.08 × 231,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,410.24x = 131,564,424,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,564,424,123.60/412,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,013.48

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