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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,009.23, 571,335.89 and 230,250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,009.23, 571,335.89 and 230,250.37 is: 317,747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,009.23 : 571,335.89 = 230,250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,009.23/571,335.89 = 230,250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,009.23x = 571,335.89 × 230,250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,009.23x = 131,550,300,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,550,300,066.78/414,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,747.26

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