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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,160.22, 571,588.16 and 230,416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,160.22, 571,588.16 and 230,416.98 is: 318,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,160.22 : 571,588.16 = 230,416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,160.22/571,588.16 = 230,416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,160.22x = 571,588.16 × 230,416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,160.22x = 131,703,616,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,703,616,478.87/414,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,001.61

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