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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,635.28, 572,189.76 and 233,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,635.28, 572,189.76 and 233,347.20 is: 322,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,635.28 : 572,189.76 = 233,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,635.28/572,189.76 = 233,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,635.28x = 572,189.76 × 233,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,635.28x = 133,518,878,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,518,878,364.67/414,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,015.24

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