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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,095.70, 571,438.83 and 232,815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,095.70, 571,438.83 and 232,815.30 is: 321,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,095.70 : 571,438.83 = 232,815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,095.70/571,438.83 = 232,815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,095.70x = 571,438.83 × 232,815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,095.70x = 133,039,702,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,039,702,638.10/414,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,277.67

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