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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,269.84, 571,686.96 and 232,981.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,269.84, 571,686.96 and 232,981.72 is: 321,511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,269.84 : 571,686.96 = 232,981.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,269.84/571,686.96 = 232,981.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,269.84x = 571,686.96 × 232,981.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,269.84x = 133,192,610,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,192,610,686.84/414,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,511.72

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