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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,749.19, 570,991.52 and 232,461.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,749.19, 570,991.52 and 232,461.47 is: 320,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,749.19 : 570,991.52 = 232,461.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,749.19/570,991.52 = 232,461.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,749.19x = 570,991.52 × 232,461.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,749.19x = 132,733,527,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,733,527,845.66/413,749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,806.74

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