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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,070.97, 571,440.44 and 230,328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,070.97, 571,440.44 and 230,328.95 is: 317,866.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,070.97 : 571,440.44 = 230,328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,070.97/571,440.44 = 230,328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,070.97x = 571,440.44 × 230,328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,070.97x = 131,619,275,381.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,619,275,381.09/414,070.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,866.46

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