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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,372.62, 571,672.27 and 233,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,372.62, 571,672.27 and 233,042.96 is: 321,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,372.62 : 571,672.27 = 233,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,372.62/571,672.27 = 233,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,372.62x = 571,672.27 × 233,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,372.62x = 133,224,197,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,224,197,950.72/414,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,508.21

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