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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,278.74, 570,317.22 and 231,976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,278.74, 570,317.22 and 231,976.44 is: 320,123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,278.74 : 570,317.22 = 231,976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,278.74/570,317.22 = 231,976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,278.74x = 570,317.22 × 231,976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,278.74x = 132,300,158,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,300,158,366.30/413,278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,123.31

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