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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,236.20, 571,649.28 and 230,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,236.20, 571,649.28 and 230,477.44 is: 318,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,236.20 : 571,649.28 = 230,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,236.20/571,649.28 = 230,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,236.20x = 571,649.28 × 230,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,236.20x = 131,752,262,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,752,262,632.24/414,236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,060.72

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