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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,262.97, 571,677.46 and 232,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,262.97, 571,677.46 and 232,974.84 is: 321,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,262.97 : 571,677.46 = 232,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,262.97/571,677.46 = 232,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,262.97x = 571,677.46 × 232,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,262.97x = 133,186,464,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,186,464,775.11/414,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,502.22

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