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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,589.87, 570,713.72 and 232,260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,589.87, 570,713.72 and 232,260.57 is: 320,496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,589.87 : 570,713.72 = 232,260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,589.87/570,713.72 = 232,260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,589.87x = 570,713.72 × 232,260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,589.87x = 132,554,292,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,554,292,752.72/413,589.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,496.95

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