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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,852.55, 572,507.36 and 233,571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,852.55, 572,507.36 and 233,571.15 is: 322,334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,852.55 : 572,507.36 = 233,571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,852.55/572,507.36 = 233,571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,852.55x = 572,507.36 × 233,571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,852.55x = 133,721,202,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,721,202,458.66/414,852.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,334.29

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