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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,168.73, 571,599.90 and 230,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,168.73, 571,599.90 and 230,425.48 is: 318,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,168.73 : 571,599.90 = 230,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,168.73/571,599.90 = 230,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,168.73x = 571,599.90 × 230,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,168.73x = 131,711,181,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,711,181,325.45/414,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,013.34

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