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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,786.81, 571,042.58 and 232,498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,786.81, 571,042.58 and 232,498.17 is: 320,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,786.81 : 571,042.58 = 232,498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,786.81/571,042.58 = 232,498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,786.81x = 571,042.58 × 232,498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,786.81x = 132,766,353,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,766,353,679.59/413,786.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,856.90

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