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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,270.99, 571,688.52 and 232,982.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,270.99, 571,688.52 and 232,982.85 is: 321,513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,270.99 : 571,688.52 = 232,982.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,270.99/571,688.52 = 232,982.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,270.99x = 571,688.52 × 232,982.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,270.99x = 133,193,620,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,193,620,701.88/414,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,513.27

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