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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,249.65, 571,659.05 and 232,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,249.65, 571,659.05 and 232,961.52 is: 321,483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,249.65 : 571,659.05 = 232,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,249.65/571,659.05 = 232,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,249.65x = 571,659.05 × 232,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,249.65x = 133,174,560,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,174,560,044.95/414,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,483.82

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