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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,247.88, 571,656.64 and 232,959.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,247.88, 571,656.64 and 232,959.75 is: 321,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,247.88 : 571,656.64 = 232,959.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,247.88/571,656.64 = 232,959.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,247.88x = 571,656.64 × 232,959.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,247.88x = 133,172,987,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,172,987,940.24/414,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,481.40

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