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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,436.32, 569,184.42 and 231,206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,436.32, 569,184.42 and 231,206.46 is: 319,077.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,436.32 : 569,184.42 = 231,206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,436.32/569,184.42 = 231,206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,436.32x = 569,184.42 × 231,206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,436.32x = 131,599,116,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,599,116,630.61/412,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,077.42

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