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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,140.43, 571,507.47 and 232,852.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,140.43, 571,507.47 and 232,852.53 is: 321,332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,140.43 : 571,507.47 = 232,852.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,140.43/571,507.47 = 232,852.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,140.43x = 571,507.47 × 232,852.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,140.43x = 133,076,960,303.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,076,960,303.40/414,140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,332.94

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