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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,425.22, 571,905.96 and 233,137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,425.22, 571,905.96 and 233,137.28 is: 321,728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,425.22 : 571,905.96 = 233,137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,425.22/571,905.96 = 233,137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,425.22x = 571,905.96 × 233,137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,425.22x = 133,332,599,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,332,599,930.19/414,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,728.97

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