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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,825.52, 572,513.82 and 233,572.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,825.52, 572,513.82 and 233,572.77 is: 322,361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,825.52 : 572,513.82 = 233,572.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,825.52/572,513.82 = 233,572.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,825.52x = 572,513.82 × 233,572.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,825.52x = 133,723,639,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,723,639,974.57/414,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,361.17

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