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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,274.48, 571,693.32 and 232,986.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,274.48, 571,693.32 and 232,986.36 is: 321,518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,274.48 : 571,693.32 = 232,986.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,274.48/571,693.32 = 232,986.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,274.48x = 571,693.32 × 232,986.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,274.48x = 133,196,745,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,196,745,663.12/414,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,518.10

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