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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,672.41, 570,837.18 and 232,414.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,672.41, 570,837.18 and 232,414.51 is: 320,714.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,672.41 : 570,837.18 = 232,414.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,672.41/570,837.18 = 232,414.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,672.41x = 570,837.18 × 232,414.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,672.41x = 132,670,843,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,670,843,479.48/413,672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,714.75

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