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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,664.31, 572,291.73 and 233,411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,664.31, 572,291.73 and 233,411.42 is: 322,138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,664.31 : 572,291.73 = 233,411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,664.31/572,291.73 = 233,411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,664.31x = 572,291.73 × 233,411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,664.31x = 133,579,426,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,579,426,784.29/414,664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,138.71

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