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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,082.10, 571,429.86 and 232,794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,082.10, 571,429.86 and 232,794.84 is: 321,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,082.10 : 571,429.86 = 232,794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,082.10/571,429.86 = 232,794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,082.10x = 571,429.86 × 232,794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,082.10x = 133,025,922,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,025,922,829.92/414,082.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,254.95

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