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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,005.10, 571,387.54 and 232,731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,005.10, 571,387.54 and 232,731.96 is: 321,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,005.10 : 571,387.54 = 232,731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,005.10/571,387.54 = 232,731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,005.10x = 571,387.54 × 232,731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,005.10x = 132,980,142,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,980,142,103.78/414,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,204.12

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