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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,071.26, 571,438.61 and 232,840.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,071.26, 571,438.61 and 232,840.24 is: 321,330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,071.26 : 571,438.61 = 232,840.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,071.26/571,438.61 = 232,840.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,071.26x = 571,438.61 × 232,840.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,071.26x = 133,053,903,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053,903,097.67/414,071.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,330.93

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