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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,877.77, 571,162.79 and 232,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,877.77, 571,162.79 and 232,606.25 is: 321,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,877.77 : 571,162.79 = 232,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,877.77/571,162.79 = 232,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,877.77x = 571,162.79 × 232,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,877.77x = 132,856,034,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,856,034,589.00/413,877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,003.07

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