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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,020, 571,342.52 and 232,762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,020, 571,342.52 and 232,762.16 is: 321,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,020 : 571,342.52 = 232,762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,020/571,342.52 = 232,762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,020x = 571,342.52 × 232,762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,020x = 132,986,919,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,986,919,055.04/414,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,208.92

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