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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,467.29, 571,924.38 and 233,175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,467.29, 571,924.38 and 233,175.43 is: 321,759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,467.29 : 571,924.38 = 233,175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,467.29/571,924.38 = 233,175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,467.29x = 571,924.38 × 233,175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,467.29x = 133,358,713,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,358,713,233.98/414,467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,759.32

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