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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,962.58, 571,315.68 and 230,219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,962.58, 571,315.68 and 230,219.45 is: 317,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,962.58 : 571,315.68 = 230,219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,962.58/571,315.68 = 230,219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,962.58x = 571,315.68 × 230,219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,962.58x = 131,527,978,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,527,978,769.40/413,962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,729.15

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