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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,686.28, 570,889.14 and 232,405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,686.28, 570,889.14 and 232,405.88 is: 320,721.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,686.28 : 570,889.14 = 232,405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,686.28/570,889.14 = 232,405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,686.28x = 570,889.14 × 232,405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,686.28x = 132,677,992,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,677,992,964.14/413,686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,721.28

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