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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,423.97, 571,904.24 and 233,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,423.97, 571,904.24 and 233,136.02 is: 321,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,423.97 : 571,904.24 = 233,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,423.97/571,904.24 = 233,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,423.97x = 571,904.24 × 233,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,423.97x = 133,331,478,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,331,478,598.81/414,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,727.24

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