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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,483.77, 571,987.47 and 230,718.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,483.77, 571,987.47 and 230,718.35 is: 318,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,483.77 : 571,987.47 = 230,718.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,483.77/571,987.47 = 230,718.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,483.77x = 571,987.47 × 230,718.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,483.77x = 131,968,005,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,968,005,299.08/414,483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,391.25

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