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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,169.73, 571,601.28 and 230,426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,169.73, 571,601.28 and 230,426.48 is: 318,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,169.73 : 571,601.28 = 230,426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,169.73/571,601.28 = 230,426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,169.73x = 571,601.28 × 230,426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,169.73x = 131,712,070,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,712,070,913.89/414,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,014.72

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