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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,112.23, 571,460.13 and 230,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,112.23, 571,460.13 and 230,349.96 is: 317,874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,112.23 : 571,460.13 = 230,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,112.23/571,460.13 = 230,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,112.23x = 571,460.13 × 230,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,112.23x = 131,635,818,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,635,818,087.10/414,112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,874.74

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