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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,438.82, 569,172.30 and 231,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,438.82, 569,172.30 and 231,191.06 is: 319,047.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,438.82 : 569,172.30 = 231,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,438.82/569,172.30 = 231,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,438.82x = 569,172.30 × 231,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,438.82x = 131,587,547,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,587,547,359.64/412,438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,047.43

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