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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,297.44, 571,664.59 and 232,974.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,297.44, 571,664.59 and 232,974.35 is: 321,467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,297.44 : 571,664.59 = 232,974.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,297.44/571,664.59 = 232,974.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,297.44x = 571,664.59 × 232,974.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,297.44x = 133,183,184,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,183,184,976.25/414,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,467.56

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