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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,456.52, 571,949.04 and 233,168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,456.52, 571,949.04 and 233,168.50 is: 321,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,456.52 : 571,949.04 = 233,168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,456.52/571,949.04 = 233,168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,456.52x = 571,949.04 × 233,168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,456.52x = 133,360,499,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,360,499,733.24/414,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,771.99

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