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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,238.03, 570,224.61 and 231,969.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,238.03, 570,224.61 and 231,969.89 is: 320,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,238.03 : 570,224.61 = 231,969.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,238.03/570,224.61 = 231,969.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,238.03x = 570,224.61 × 231,969.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,238.03x = 132,274,937,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,274,937,205.87/413,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,093.81

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