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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,533.02, 569,321.88 and 231,245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,533.02, 569,321.88 and 231,245.04 is: 319,132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,533.02 : 569,321.88 = 231,245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,533.02/569,321.88 = 231,245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,533.02x = 569,321.88 × 231,245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,533.02x = 131,652,860,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,652,860,913.48/412,533.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,132.90

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