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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,082.26, 571,453.79 and 232,851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,082.26, 571,453.79 and 232,851.24 is: 321,346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,082.26 : 571,453.79 = 232,851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,082.26/571,453.79 = 232,851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,082.26x = 571,453.79 × 232,851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,082.26x = 133,063,722,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,063,722,439.94/414,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,346.11

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