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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,421.72, 571,901.13 and 233,133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,421.72, 571,901.13 and 233,133.77 is: 321,724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,421.72 : 571,901.13 = 233,133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,421.72/571,901.13 = 233,133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,421.72x = 571,901.13 × 233,133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,421.72x = 133,329,467,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,329,467,933.91/414,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,724.13

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