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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,981.55, 571,342.14 and 230,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,981.55, 571,342.14 and 230,238.76 is: 317,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,981.55 : 571,342.14 = 230,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,981.55/571,342.14 = 230,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,981.55x = 571,342.14 × 230,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,981.55x = 131,545,105,849.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,545,105,849.35/413,981.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,755.96

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