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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,361.28, 571,794.36 and 230,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,361.28, 571,794.36 and 230,594.96 is: 318,207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,361.28 : 571,794.36 = 230,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,361.28/571,794.36 = 230,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,361.28x = 571,794.36 × 230,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,361.28x = 131,852,897,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,852,897,572.43/414,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,207.57

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