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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,704.62, 570,920.12 and 229,960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,704.62, 570,920.12 and 229,960.44 is: 317,349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,704.62 : 570,920.12 = 229,960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,704.62/570,920.12 = 229,960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,704.62x = 570,920.12 × 229,960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,704.62x = 131,289,042,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,289,042,000.05/413,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,349.71

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