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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,707.62, 570,924.26 and 229,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,707.62, 570,924.26 and 229,963.44 is: 317,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,707.62 : 570,924.26 = 229,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,707.62/570,924.26 = 229,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,707.62x = 570,924.26 × 229,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,707.62x = 131,291,706,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,291,706,809.05/413,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,353.85

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