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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,244.38, 571,651.80 and 232,956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,244.38, 571,651.80 and 232,956.26 is: 321,476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,244.38 : 571,651.80 = 232,956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,244.38/571,651.80 = 232,956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,244.38x = 571,651.80 × 232,956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,244.38x = 133,169,862,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,169,862,492.01/414,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,476.57

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