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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,579.94, 570,714.03 and 232,287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,579.94, 570,714.03 and 232,287.18 is: 320,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,579.94 : 570,714.03 = 232,287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,579.94/570,714.03 = 232,287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,579.94x = 570,714.03 × 232,287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,579.94x = 132,569,552,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,569,552,615.14/413,579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,541.54

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