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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,419.46, 571,898.04 and 233,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,419.46, 571,898.04 and 233,131.54 is: 321,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,419.46 : 571,898.04 = 233,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,419.46/571,898.04 = 233,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,419.46x = 571,898.04 × 233,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,419.46x = 133,327,470,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,327,470,788.18/414,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,721.07

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