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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,455.98, 571,916.46 and 233,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,455.98, 571,916.46 and 233,131.82 is: 321,703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,455.98 : 571,916.46 = 233,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,455.98/571,916.46 = 233,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,455.98x = 571,916.46 × 233,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,455.98x = 133,331,925,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,331,925,207.76/414,455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,703.47

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