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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,983.55, 571,344.90 and 230,240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,983.55, 571,344.90 and 230,240.76 is: 317,758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,983.55 : 571,344.90 = 230,240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,983.55/571,344.90 = 230,240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,983.55x = 571,344.90 × 230,240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,983.55x = 131,546,883,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,546,883,998.12/413,983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,758.73

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