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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,787.95, 572,424.71 and 233,500.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,787.95, 572,424.71 and 233,500.23 is: 322,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,787.95 : 572,424.71 = 233,500.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,787.95/572,424.71 = 233,500.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,787.95x = 572,424.71 × 233,500.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,787.95x = 133,661,300,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,661,300,275.18/414,787.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,240.08

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