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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,260.39, 571,629.11 and 230,455.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,260.39, 571,629.11 and 230,455.53 is: 318,000.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,260.39 : 571,629.11 = 230,455.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,260.39/571,629.11 = 230,455.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,260.39x = 571,629.11 × 230,455.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,260.39x = 131,735,089,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,735,089,508.48/414,260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,000.69

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