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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,660.88, 572,225.58 and 230,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,660.88, 572,225.58 and 230,898.16 is: 318,635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,660.88 : 572,225.58 = 230,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,660.88/572,225.58 = 230,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,660.88x = 572,225.58 × 230,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,660.88x = 132,125,833,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,125,833,526.93/414,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,635.88

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