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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,510.16, 569,298.84 and 231,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,510.16, 569,298.84 and 231,219.20 is: 319,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,510.16 : 569,298.84 = 231,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,510.16/569,298.84 = 231,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,510.16x = 569,298.84 × 231,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,510.16x = 131,632,822,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,632,822,345.73/412,510.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,102.01

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