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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,672.96, 569,490.40 and 233,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,672.96, 569,490.40 and 233,824.96 is: 322,679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,672.96 : 569,490.40 = 233,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,672.96/569,490.40 = 233,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,672.96x = 569,490.40 × 233,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,672.96x = 133,161,070,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,161,070,000.38/412,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,679.42

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