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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,417.46, 571,895.27 and 233,129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,417.46, 571,895.27 and 233,129.53 is: 321,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,417.46 : 571,895.27 = 233,129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,417.46/571,895.27 = 233,129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,417.46x = 571,895.27 × 233,129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,417.46x = 133,325,675,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,325,675,504.32/414,417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,718.29

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