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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,936.78, 571,280.10 and 230,193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,936.78, 571,280.10 and 230,193.68 is: 317,693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,936.78 : 571,280.10 = 230,193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,936.78/571,280.10 = 230,193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,936.78x = 571,280.10 × 230,193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,936.78x = 131,505,068,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,505,068,529.77/413,936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,693.61

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