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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,068.76, 571,435.16 and 232,837.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,068.76, 571,435.16 and 232,837.74 is: 321,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,068.76 : 571,435.16 = 232,837.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,068.76/571,435.16 = 232,837.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,068.76x = 571,435.16 × 232,837.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,068.76x = 133,051,670,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,051,670,046.75/414,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,327.48

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