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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,832.79, 572,425.43 and 233,541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,832.79, 572,425.43 and 233,541.42 is: 322,262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,832.79 : 572,425.43 = 233,541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,832.79/572,425.43 = 233,541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,832.79x = 572,425.43 × 233,541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,832.79x = 133,685,046,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,685,046,598.60/414,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,262.49

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