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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,969.12, 572,651.73 and 233,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,969.12, 572,651.73 and 233,683.20 is: 322,479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,969.12 : 572,651.73 = 233,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,969.12/572,651.73 = 233,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,969.12x = 572,651.73 × 233,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,969.12x = 133,819,088,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,819,088,751.94/414,969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,479.63

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