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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,394.56, 571,859.28 and 233,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,394.56, 571,859.28 and 233,107.76 is: 321,685.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,394.56 : 571,859.28 = 233,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,394.56/571,859.28 = 233,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,394.56x = 571,859.28 × 233,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,394.56x = 133,304,832,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,304,832,936.72/414,394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,685.77

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