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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,081.73, 571,429.35 and 232,794.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,081.73, 571,429.35 and 232,794.46 is: 321,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,081.73 : 571,429.35 = 232,794.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,081.73/571,429.35 = 232,794.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,081.73x = 571,429.35 × 232,794.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,081.73x = 133,025,586,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,025,586,961.40/414,081.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,254.42

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