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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,047.26, 569,970.27 and 231,734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,047.26, 569,970.27 and 231,734.70 is: 319,774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,047.26 : 569,970.27 = 231,734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,047.26/569,970.27 = 231,734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,047.26x = 569,970.27 × 231,734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,047.26x = 132,081,889,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,081,889,527.37/413,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,774.28

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