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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,263.97, 571,678.84 and 232,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,263.97, 571,678.84 and 232,975.84 is: 321,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,263.97 : 571,678.84 = 232,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,263.97/571,678.84 = 232,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,263.97x = 571,678.84 × 232,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,263.97x = 133,187,357,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,187,357,959.23/414,263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,503.60

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