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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,181.17, 571,558.59 and 232,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,181.17, 571,558.59 and 232,888.44 is: 321,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,181.17 : 571,558.59 = 232,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,181.17/571,558.59 = 232,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,181.17x = 571,558.59 × 232,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,181.17x = 133,109,390,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,109,390,537.04/414,181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,379.63

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