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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,647.02, 573,588.86 and 231,887.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,647.02, 573,588.86 and 231,887.18 is: 320,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,647.02 : 573,588.86 = 231,887.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,647.02/573,588.86 = 231,887.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,647.02x = 573,588.86 × 231,887.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,647.02x = 133,007,903,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,007,903,224.82/415,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,002.06

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