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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,924.43, 571,262.91 and 230,181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,924.43, 571,262.91 and 230,181.21 is: 317,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,924.43 : 571,262.91 = 230,181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,924.43/571,262.91 = 230,181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,924.43x = 571,262.91 × 230,181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,924.43x = 131,493,987,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,493,987,851.92/413,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,676.32

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