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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,138.42, 572,873.26 and 231,367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,138.42, 572,873.26 and 231,367.19 is: 319,276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,138.42 : 572,873.26 = 231,367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,138.42/572,873.26 = 231,367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,138.42x = 572,873.26 × 231,367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,138.42x = 132,544,072,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,544,072,371.14/415,138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,276.82

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