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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,984.05, 571,345.59 and 230,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,984.05, 571,345.59 and 230,241.26 is: 317,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,984.05 : 571,345.59 = 230,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,984.05/571,345.59 = 230,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,984.05x = 571,345.59 × 230,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,984.05x = 131,547,328,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,547,328,537.04/413,984.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,759.41

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