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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,481.33, 571,984.09 and 230,715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,481.33, 571,984.09 and 230,715.90 is: 318,387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,481.33 : 571,984.09 = 230,715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,481.33/571,984.09 = 230,715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,481.33x = 571,984.09 × 230,715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,481.33x = 131,965,827,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,965,827,477.65/414,481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,387.87

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