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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,663.55, 569,499.05 and 231,433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,663.55, 569,499.05 and 231,433.34 is: 319,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,663.55 : 569,499.05 = 231,433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,663.55/569,499.05 = 231,433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,663.55x = 569,499.05 × 231,433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,663.55x = 131,801,064,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,801,064,999.42/412,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,391.10

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