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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,072.23, 571,416.28 and 232,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,072.23, 571,416.28 and 232,784.96 is: 321,241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,072.23 : 571,416.28 = 232,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,072.23/571,416.28 = 232,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,072.23x = 571,416.28 × 232,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,072.23x = 133,017,118,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,017,118,902.20/414,072.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,241.34

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