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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,298.44, 571,665.97 and 232,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,298.44, 571,665.97 and 232,975.35 is: 321,468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,298.44 : 571,665.97 = 232,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,298.44/571,665.97 = 232,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,298.44x = 571,665.97 × 232,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,298.44x = 133,184,079,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,184,079,443.84/414,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,468.94

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