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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,093.20, 571,435.38 and 232,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,093.20, 571,435.38 and 232,812.80 is: 321,274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,093.20 : 571,435.38 = 232,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,093.20/571,435.38 = 232,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,093.20x = 571,435.38 × 232,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,093.20x = 133,037,470,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,037,470,836.86/414,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,274.22

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