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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,447.01, 569,176.10 and 231,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,447.01, 569,176.10 and 231,158.88 is: 318,998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,447.01 : 569,176.10 = 231,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,447.01/569,176.10 = 231,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,447.01x = 569,176.10 × 231,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,447.01x = 131,570,109,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,570,109,509.82/412,447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,998.82

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