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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,170.88, 570,168.32 and 231,868.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,170.88, 570,168.32 and 231,868.58 is: 319,974.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,170.88 : 570,168.32 = 231,868.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,170.88/570,168.32 = 231,868.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,170.88x = 570,168.32 × 231,868.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,170.88x = 132,204,114,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,204,114,709.20/413,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,974.43

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