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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,853.55, 572,508.74 and 233,572.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,853.55, 572,508.74 and 233,572.15 is: 322,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,853.55 : 572,508.74 = 233,572.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,853.55/572,508.74 = 233,572.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,853.55x = 572,508.74 × 233,572.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,853.55x = 133,722,097,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,722,097,295.59/414,853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,335.67

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