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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,081.94, 571,427.60 and 230,319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,081.94, 571,427.60 and 230,319.26 is: 317,837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,081.94 : 571,427.60 = 230,319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,081.94/571,427.60 = 230,319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,081.94x = 571,427.60 × 230,319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,081.94x = 131,610,782,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,610,782,252.55/414,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,837.53

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