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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,254, 570,244.89 and 231,924.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,254, 570,244.89 and 231,924.34 is: 320,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,254 : 570,244.89 = 231,924.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,254/570,244.89 = 231,924.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,254x = 570,244.89 × 231,924.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,254x = 132,253,669,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,253,669,751.62/413,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,029.98

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