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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,427.22, 571,908.72 and 233,139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,427.22, 571,908.72 and 233,139.28 is: 321,731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,427.22 : 571,908.72 = 233,139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,427.22/571,908.72 = 233,139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,427.22x = 571,908.72 × 233,139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,427.22x = 133,334,387,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,334,387,206.52/414,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,731.73

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