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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,257.76, 571,695.09 and 230,497.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,257.76, 571,695.09 and 230,497.35 is: 318,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,257.76 : 571,695.09 = 230,497.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,257.76/571,695.09 = 230,497.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,257.76x = 571,695.09 × 230,497.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,257.76x = 131,774,203,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,774,203,253.01/414,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,097.13

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