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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,806.35, 572,391.84 and 231,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,806.35, 572,391.84 and 231,038.76 is: 318,810.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,806.35 : 572,391.84 = 231,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,806.35/572,391.84 = 231,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,806.35x = 572,391.84 × 231,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,806.35x = 132,244,696,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,244,696,930.57/414,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,810.69

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