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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,163.22, 571,592.30 and 230,419.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,163.22, 571,592.30 and 230,419.98 is: 318,005.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,163.22 : 571,592.30 = 230,419.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,163.22/571,592.30 = 230,419.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,163.22x = 571,592.30 × 230,419.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,163.22x = 131,706,285,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,706,285,182.05/414,163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,005.75

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