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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,444.82, 569,180.58 and 231,197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,444.82, 569,180.58 and 231,197.06 is: 319,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,444.82 : 569,180.58 = 231,197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,444.82/569,180.58 = 231,197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,444.82x = 569,180.58 × 231,197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,444.82x = 131,592,876,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,592,876,705.10/412,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,055.71

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