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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,070.76, 571,437.92 and 232,839.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,070.76, 571,437.92 and 232,839.74 is: 321,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,070.76 : 571,437.92 = 232,839.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,070.76/571,437.92 = 232,839.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,070.76x = 571,437.92 × 232,839.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,070.76x = 133,053,456,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053,456,718.94/414,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,330.24

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