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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,822.44, 569,687.58 and 231,534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,822.44, 569,687.58 and 231,534.72 is: 319,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,822.44 : 569,687.58 = 231,534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,822.44/569,687.58 = 231,534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,822.44x = 569,687.58 × 231,534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,822.44x = 131,902,454,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,902,454,322.78/412,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,513.77

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