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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,258.76, 571,696.48 and 230,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,258.76, 571,696.48 and 230,498.36 is: 318,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,258.76 : 571,696.48 = 230,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,258.76/571,696.48 = 230,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,258.76x = 571,696.48 × 230,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,258.76x = 131,775,101,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,775,101,057.77/414,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,098.53

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