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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,771.12, 571,004.52 and 234,923.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,771.12, 571,004.52 and 234,923.12 is: 324,194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,771.12 : 571,004.52 = 234,923.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,771.12/571,004.52 = 234,923.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,771.12x = 571,004.52 × 234,923.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,771.12x = 134,142,163,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,142,163,372.50/413,771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,194.12

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