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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,428.09, 573,293.27 and 231,678.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,428.09, 573,293.27 and 231,678.27 is: 319,717.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,428.09 : 573,293.27 = 231,678.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,428.09/573,293.27 = 231,678.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,428.09x = 573,293.27 × 231,678.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,428.09x = 132,819,592,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,819,592,996.24/415,428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,717.41

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