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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,451.13, 569,181.80 and 231,163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,451.13, 569,181.80 and 231,163.01 is: 319,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,451.13 : 569,181.80 = 231,163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,451.13/569,181.80 = 231,163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,451.13x = 569,181.80 × 231,163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,451.13x = 131,573,774,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,573,774,123.49/412,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,004.52

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