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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,370.62, 571,669.52 and 233,040.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,370.62, 571,669.52 and 233,040.96 is: 321,505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,370.62 : 571,669.52 = 233,040.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,370.62/571,669.52 = 233,040.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,370.62x = 571,669.52 × 233,040.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,370.62x = 133,222,412,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,222,412,578.33/414,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,505.45

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