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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,255.54, 571,606.02 and 232,956.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,255.54, 571,606.02 and 232,956.69 is: 321,442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,255.54 : 571,606.02 = 232,956.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,255.54/571,606.02 = 232,956.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,255.54x = 571,606.02 × 232,956.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,255.54x = 133,159,446,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,159,446,403.27/414,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,442.77

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