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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,473.52, 571,972.44 and 233,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,473.52, 571,972.44 and 233,185.56 is: 321,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,473.52 : 571,972.44 = 233,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,473.52/571,972.44 = 233,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,473.52x = 571,972.44 × 233,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,473.52x = 133,375,713,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,375,713,725.97/414,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,795.50

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