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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,449.63, 569,179.73 and 231,161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,449.63, 569,179.73 and 231,161.51 is: 319,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,449.63 : 569,179.73 = 231,161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,449.63/569,179.73 = 231,161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,449.63x = 569,179.73 × 231,161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,449.63x = 131,572,441,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,572,441,846.49/412,449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,002.45

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