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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,249.88, 571,659.40 and 232,961.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,249.88, 571,659.40 and 232,961.75 is: 321,484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,249.88 : 571,659.40 = 232,961.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,249.88/571,659.40 = 232,961.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,249.88x = 571,659.40 × 232,961.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,249.88x = 133,174,774,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,174,774,227.95/414,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,484.16

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