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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,936.79, 572,667.34 and 233,684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,936.79, 572,667.34 and 233,684.16 is: 322,514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,936.79 : 572,667.34 = 233,684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,936.79/572,667.34 = 233,684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,936.79x = 572,667.34 × 233,684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,936.79x = 133,823,286,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,823,286,307.33/414,936.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,514.87

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