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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,508.16, 569,296.08 and 231,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,508.16, 569,296.08 and 231,217.20 is: 319,099.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,508.16 : 569,296.08 = 231,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,508.16/569,296.08 = 231,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,508.16x = 569,296.08 × 231,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,508.16x = 131,631,045,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,631,045,588.58/412,508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,099.25

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