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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,917.32, 571,253.10 and 230,174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,917.32, 571,253.10 and 230,174.07 is: 317,666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,917.32 : 571,253.10 = 230,174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,917.32/571,253.10 = 230,174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,917.32x = 571,253.10 × 230,174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,917.32x = 131,487,651,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,487,651,027.12/413,917.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,666.46

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