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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,470.52, 571,968.30 and 233,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,470.52, 571,968.30 and 233,182.56 is: 321,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,470.52 : 571,968.30 = 233,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,470.52/571,968.30 = 233,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,470.52x = 571,968.30 × 233,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,470.52x = 133,373,032,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,373,032,432.85/414,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,791.36

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