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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,425.42, 571,901.37 and 233,137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,425.42, 571,901.37 and 233,137.29 is: 321,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,425.42 : 571,901.37 = 233,137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,425.42/571,901.37 = 233,137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,425.42x = 571,901.37 × 233,137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,425.42x = 133,331,535,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,331,535,549.09/414,425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,726.25

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