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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,982.05, 571,342.83 and 230,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,982.05, 571,342.83 and 230,239.26 is: 317,756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,982.05 : 571,342.83 = 230,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,982.05/571,342.83 = 230,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,982.05x = 571,342.83 × 230,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,982.05x = 131,545,550,385.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,545,550,385.51/413,982.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,756.66

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