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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,033.75, 569,996.40 and 231,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,033.75, 569,996.40 and 231,759.09 is: 319,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,033.75 : 569,996.40 = 231,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,033.75/569,996.40 = 231,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,033.75x = 569,996.40 × 231,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,033.75x = 132,101,846,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,101,846,967.28/413,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,833.06

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