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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,260.76, 571,700.52 and 233,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,260.76, 571,700.52 and 233,029.74 is: 321,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,260.76 : 571,700.52 = 233,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,260.76/571,700.52 = 233,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,260.76x = 571,700.52 × 233,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,260.76x = 133,223,223,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,223,223,533.47/414,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,592.67

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