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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,406.76, 571,841.24 and 233,181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,406.76, 571,841.24 and 233,181.41 is: 321,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,406.76 : 571,841.24 = 233,181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,406.76/571,841.24 = 233,181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,406.76x = 571,841.24 × 233,181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,406.76x = 133,342,742,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,342,742,614.24/414,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,767.78

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