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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,075.76, 571,444.82 and 232,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,075.76, 571,444.82 and 232,844.74 is: 321,337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,075.76 : 571,444.82 = 232,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,075.76/571,444.82 = 232,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,075.76x = 571,444.82 × 232,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,075.76x = 133,057,920,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,057,920,537.25/414,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,337.14

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