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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,008.23, 571,334.51 and 230,249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,008.23, 571,334.51 and 230,249.37 is: 317,745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,008.23 : 571,334.51 = 230,249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,008.23/571,334.51 = 230,249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,008.23x = 571,334.51 × 230,249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,008.23x = 131,549,410,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,549,410,491.13/414,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,745.88

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