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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,041.22, 571,399.38 and 230,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,041.22, 571,399.38 and 230,299.20 is: 317,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,041.22 : 571,399.38 = 230,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,041.22/571,399.38 = 230,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,041.22x = 571,399.38 × 230,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,041.22x = 131,592,820,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,592,820,094.50/414,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,825.41

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