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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,608.82, 572,189.22 and 233,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,608.82, 572,189.22 and 233,338.20 is: 322,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,608.82 : 572,189.22 = 233,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,608.82/572,189.22 = 233,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,608.82x = 572,189.22 × 233,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,608.82x = 133,513,602,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,513,602,654.20/414,608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,023.06

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