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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,659.16, 572,248.07 and 233,382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,659.16, 572,248.07 and 233,382.85 is: 322,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,659.16 : 572,248.07 = 233,382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,659.16/572,248.07 = 233,382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,659.16x = 572,248.07 × 233,382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,659.16x = 133,552,885,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,552,885,483.60/414,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,078.71

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