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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,424.72, 571,905.27 and 233,136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,424.72, 571,905.27 and 233,136.77 is: 321,728.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,424.72 : 571,905.27 = 233,136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,424.72/571,905.27 = 233,136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,424.72x = 571,905.27 × 233,136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,424.72x = 133,332,148,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,332,148,823.54/414,424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,728.27

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