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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,275.48, 571,694.70 and 232,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,275.48, 571,694.70 and 232,987.36 is: 321,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,275.48 : 571,694.70 = 232,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,275.48/571,694.70 = 232,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,275.48x = 571,694.70 × 232,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,275.48x = 133,197,638,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,197,638,878.99/414,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,519.48

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