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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,951.34, 569,863.88 and 231,659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,951.34, 569,863.88 and 231,659.98 is: 319,685.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,951.34 : 569,863.88 = 231,659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,951.34/569,863.88 = 231,659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,951.34x = 569,863.88 × 231,659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,951.34x = 132,014,655,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,014,655,043.52/412,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,685.74

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