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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,940.02, 572,671.79 and 233,687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,940.02, 572,671.79 and 233,687.39 is: 322,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,940.02 : 572,671.79 = 233,687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,940.02/572,671.79 = 233,687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,940.02x = 572,671.79 × 233,687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,940.02x = 133,826,171,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,826,171,899.93/414,940.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,519.32

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