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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,444.74, 569,172.96 and 231,156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,444.74, 569,172.96 and 231,156.60 is: 318,995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,444.74 : 569,172.96 = 231,156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,444.74/569,172.96 = 231,156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,444.74x = 569,172.96 × 231,156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,444.74x = 131,568,086,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,568,086,245.54/412,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,995.67

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